Pharmaceutical formulations containing p2y14 antagonists

ABSTRACT

The invention provides formulations containing a P2Y14 antagonist, such as the naphthoic acid derivative PPTN, and an agent that increases the solubility of the P2Y 14 antagonist in an aqueous medium. The invention also provides methods of using the formulations to treat kidney disorders and conditions associated with renal inflammation.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of, and priority to, U.S.Provisional Patent Application No. 62/834,517, filed Apr. 16, 2019, thecontents of which are incorporated by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates generally to pharmaceutical formulations thatcontain P2Y14 antagonists, such as naphthoic acid derivatives.

BACKGROUND

Nephritis, or inflammation of the kidneys, is among the top ten causesof death for women in the United States. Inflammation of the kidneysimpairs their ability to filter blood, so the blood accumulatesmetabolic waste products and loses essential components, either of whichmay be fatal. For example, the loss of factors that limit blood clottingmay result in a stroke. Nephritis may be triggered by a variety ofconditions, such as cardiac surgery, kidney transplantation, infections,diabetes, hypertension, injuries, and autoimmune disorders such aslupus.

One compound that has shown promise as a therapeutic agent to limitrenal inflammation is the naphthoic acid derivative4-((piperidin-4-yl)-phenyl)-(7-(4-(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl)-2-naphthoicacid (PPTN). PPTN functions by inhibiting the purinergic receptor P2Y14,a key mediator of renal inflammation. However, PPTN is highlyhydrophobic and has low water-solubility, so it has low bioavailabilitywhen administered to patients as a pharmacological agent. Efforts toovercome these problems by making chemical modifications of PPTN havefailed because the altered compounds are inactive toward P2Y14.Consequently, current treatments for nephritis are inadequate, and thecondition continues to lead to death or serious medical problems formillions of people each year.

SUMMARY

The invention provides pharmaceutical formulations containing solutionsof P2Y14 antagonists, such as PPTN, at therapeutically usefulconcentrations. The formulations include a non-toxic agent, such assulfobutyl ether beta-cyclodextrin (SBECD) or α-tocopherol polyethyleneglycol succinate (TPGS), that increases the solubility of naphthoic acidderivatives in aqueous solutions within a physiologically acceptable pHrange, e.g., 5.0-8.0. Consequently, the formulations allow directadministration, e.g., by intravenous injection or infusion, oftherapeutically effective quantities of naphthoic acid derivatives suchas PPTN or other P2Y14 antagonists.

Because the formulations of the invention allow delivery of PPTN andother P2Y14 antagonists at high levels, the formulations are useful forthe treatment or prevention of renal inflammation. Thus, the inventionalso provides methods of treating or preventing renal inflammation in asubject using the formulations described herein.

In an aspect, the invention provides pharmaceutical formulations thatcontain a P2Y14 antagonist and an agent.

The P2Y14 antagonist may be a naphthoic acid derivative or salt thereof.The naphthoic acid derivative or salt thereof may be4-((piperidin-4-yl)-phenyl)-(7-(4-(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl)-2-naphthoicacid (PPTN). The salt of the naphthoic acid derivative may be PPTNhydrochloride. The P2Y14 antagonist may be a triazole derivative.

The formulation may contain the P2Y14 antagonist at a certainconcentration. For example, the P2Y14 antagonist may be present in theformulation at ≥0.001 μg/ml, ≥0.002 μg/ml, ≥0.005 μg/ml, ≥0.01 μg/ml,≥0.02 μg/ml, ≥0.05 μg/ml, ≥0.1 μg/ml, ≥0.2 μg/ml, ≥0.5 μg/ml, >1 μg/ml,≥2 μg/ml, >5 μg/ml, >10 μg/ml, >20 μg/ml, >50 μg/ml, >100 μg/ml, >200μg/ml, >500 μg/ml, >1 mg/ml, >2 mg/ml, >5 mg/ml, or ≥10 mg/ml. The P2Y14antagonist may be present in the formulation at from about 1 μg/ml toabout 20 mg/ml, from about 2 μg/ml to about 20 mg/ml, from about 5 μg/mlto about 20 mg/ml, from about 10 μg/ml to about 20 mg/ml, from about 20μg/ml to about 20 mg/ml, from about 50 μg/ml to about 20 mg/ml, fromabout 100 μg/ml to about 20 mg/ml, from about 200 μg/ml to about 20mg/ml, from about 500 μg/ml to about 20 mg/ml, from about 1 mg/ml toabout 20 mg/ml, from about 2 mg/ml to about 20 mg/ml, from about 5 mg/mlto about 20 mg/ml, from about 1 μg/ml to about 10 mg/ml, from about 2μg/ml to about 10 mg/ml, from about 5 μg/ml to about 10 mg/ml, fromabout 10 μg/ml to about 10 mg/ml, from about 20 μg/ml to about 10 mg/ml,from about 50 μg/ml to about 10 mg/ml, from about 100 μg/ml to about 10mg/ml, from about 200 μg/ml to about 10 mg/ml, from about 500 μg/ml toabout 10 mg/ml, from about 1 mg/ml to about 10 mg/ml, from about 2 mg/mlto about 10 mg/ml, from about 5 mg/ml to about 10 mg/ml, from about 1μg/ml to about 5 mg/ml, from about 2 μg/ml to about 5 mg/ml, from about5 μg/ml to about 5 mg/ml, from about 10 μg/ml to about 5 mg/ml, fromabout 20 μg/ml to about 5 mg/ml, from about 50 μg/ml to about 5 mg/ml,from about 100 μg/ml to about 5 mg/ml, from about 200 μg/ml to about 5mg/ml, from about 500 μg/ml to about 5 mg/ml, from about 1 mg/ml toabout 5 mg/ml, from about 2 mg/ml to about 5 mg/ml, from about 1 μg/mlto about 2 mg/ml, from about 2 μg/ml to about 2 mg/ml, from about 5μg/ml to about 2 mg/ml, from about 10 μg/ml to about 2 mg/ml, from about20 μg/ml to about 2 mg/ml, from about 50 μg/ml to about 2 mg/ml, fromabout 100 μg/ml to about 2 mg/ml, from about 200 μg/ml to about 2 mg/ml,from about 500 μg/ml to about 2 mg/ml, or from about 1 mg/ml to about 2mg/ml.

The pharmaceutical formulation may be an aqueous solution.

The agent may increase to the solubility of the P2Y14 antagonist in anaqueous solution. The agent may be α-tocopherol polyethylene glycolsuccinate (TPGS) or sulfobutyl ether beta-cyclodextrin (SBECD).

The formulation may contain the agent at a certain concentration. Forexample, the agent may be present in the formulation at less than about40%, less than about 35%, less than about 30%, less than about 25%, lessthan about 20%, less than about 15%, less than about 10%, less thanabout 5%, less than about 2%, less than about 1%, less than about 0.5%,less than about 0.2%, less than about 0.1%, less than about 0.05%, lessthan about 0.02%, less than about 0.01%, less than about 0.005%, lessthan about 0.002%, or less than about 0.001%. The agent may be presentin the formulation at from about 0.001% to about 0.01%, from about0.003% to about 0.03%, from about 0.01% to about 0.1%, from about 0.03%to about 0.03%, from about 0.1% to about 1%, from about 0.3% to about3%, from about 1% to about 10%, from about 2% to about 10%, from about3% to about 10%, from about 5% to about 10%, from about 5% to about 12%,from about 5% to about 15%, from about 5% to about 20%, from about 7.5%to about 10%, from about 7.5% to about 12%, from about 7.5% to about15%, from about 7.5% to about 20%, from about 10% to about 12%, fromabout 10% to about 15%, or from about 10% to about 20%.

The formulation may have a pH in a physiologically-compatible range. Theformulation may have a pH of ≥4.0, ≥4.5, ≥5.0, ≥5.5, ≥6.0, ≥6.5, ≥7.0,≥7.5, or ≥8.0. The formulation may have a pH within a range. Forexample, the formulation may have a pH of from about 4.0 to about 9.0,from about 5.0 to about 9.0, from about 6.0 to about 9.0, from about 7.0to about 9.0, from about 4.0 to about 8.0, from about 5.0 to about 8.0,from about 6.0 to about 8.0, from about 7.0 to about 8.0, from about 4.0to about 7.0, from about 5.0 to about 7.0, or from about 6.0 to about7.0. The formulation may have a pH of about 5.0, about 5.5, about 6.0,about 6.5, about 7.0, about 7.5, or about 8.0.

The formulation may contain a buffering agent and/or one or more salts.The buffering agent may be phosphate. The salt may be sodium chloride orpotassium chloride. The formulation may contain saline orphosphate-buffered saline.

The formulation may contain dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). DMSO may bepresent in the formulation at less than about 10%, less than about 5%,less than about 3%, less than about 2%, less than about 1%, less thanabout 0.5%, less than about 0.3%, less than about 0.2%, or less thanabout 0.1%.

The formulation may be substantially free of solvents or other chemicalsthat may be toxic to a subject. For example, the formulation may besubstantially free of dimethylacetamide (DMAc), ethanol,N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP), and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG).

In another aspect, the invention provides methods of treating a renaldisorder by providing to a subject a formulation containing a P2Y14antagonist and an agent.

The renal disorder may be any disease, disorder, or condition associatedwith renal inflammation. The renal disorder or condition associated withrenal inflammation may be accumulation of mesangial matrix, acuteinterstitial nephritis, acute kidney injury (AKI), including AKIassociated with cardiac surgery, acute tubular necrosis (ATN), Alportsyndrome, atherosclerosis, atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis, anautoimmune disorder, such us systemic lupus erythematosus, autosomaldominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), benign prostatichyperplasia, bladder stones, cancer, including cancer of the bladder,ureters, or prostate, cardiac surgery, cell apoptosis, chronic kidneydisease, chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis, delayed graft function(DGF), including DGF-renal, diabetes, diabetic nephropathy, includingtype 1 diabetic nephropathy (T1D nephropathy), end-stage renal disease,Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), glomerular basement membranethickening, glomerular hyperfiltration, glomerular and tubularepithelial hypertrophy, glomerulonephritis, glomerulosclerosis, heartfailure, hemolytic-uremic syndrome, hypertension, IgA nephropathy (alsocalled Berger's disease), infection, injury, ischemia,ischemia/reperfusion injury, ischemic nephropathy, kidney hypoxia,kidney stones, kidney transplantation, liver cirrhosis, methyl melonicacidosis (MMA), microalbuminuria, obstructed urinary catheter,proteinuria, reduced creatinine clearance, reduced glomerular filtrationrate, reflux nephropathy, renal vein thrombosis, rhabdomyolysis, tumorlysis syndrome, vascular occlusion, or vasculitis.

The formulation may have any of the properties described above inrelation to formulations of the invention. For example, the P2Y14antagonist may be a naphthoic acid derivative or salt thereof, and theagent may be SBECD or TPGS.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is graph showing HPLC analysis of a single concentration of PPTN.

FIG. 2 is graph showing HPLC analysis of different concentrations ofPPTN.

FIG. 3 is a graph of UV absorption at 268 nm vs. concentration of PPTN.

FIG. 4 is graph showing the concentration of PPTN in saturated solutionsthat contain different amounts of SBECD.

FIG. 5 is a graph of PPTN concentrations of samples tested in stabilityassay.

FIG. 6 is a representative UHPLC-UV trace for the sample at 40° C.,time=28 days.

FIG. 7 is a graph of plasma PPTN concentration over time in rats after asingle bolus injection.

FIG. 8 is a graph of plasma PPTN concentration as a function of dose inrats after a single bolus injection.

FIG. 9 is a graph of urine PPTN concentration over time in rats after asingle bolus injection.

FIG. 10 is a graph of plasma PPTN concentration over time in rats duringcontinuous intravenous administration for 24 hours.

FIG. 11 is a graph of plasma PPTN concentration over time in rats duringcontinuous intravenous administration for 72 hours.

FIG. 12 is a graph of plasma PPTN concentration as a function of dose inrats during continuous intravenous infusion.

FIG. 13 is a standard curve of plasma PPTN concentrations from rats thatreceived continuous intravenous infusion at 10 mg/kg for 24 or 72 hours.

FIG. 14 is a standard curve of plasma PPTN concentrations from rats thatreceived continuous intravenous infusion at 30 mg/kg for 24 or 72 hours.

FIG. 15 is a standard curve of plasma PPTN concentrations from rats thatreceived continuous intravenous infusion at 100 mg/kg for 24 or 72hours.

FIG. 16 is a standard curve of urine PPTN concentrations from rats thatreceived continuous intravenous infusion at 10 mg/kg for 24 or 72 hours.

FIG. 17 is a standard curve of urine PPTN concentrations from rats thatreceived continuous intravenous infusion at 30 mg/kg for 24 or 72 hours.

FIG. 18 is a standard curve of urine PPTN concentrations from rats thatreceived continuous intravenous infusion at 100 mg/kg for 24 or 72hours.

FIG. 19 is a standard curve of a summary of urine concentrations of PPTNin rats that received continuous intravenous infusion for 24 or 72hours.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Renal inflammation, or nephritis, is potentially life-threatingcondition associated with a wide range of diseases, disorders, andconditions. For example, renal inflammation may result from cardiacsurgery, kidney transplantation, infections, diabetes, hypertension,injuries, and autoimmune disorders, such as lupus. Inflammation impairsthe kidneys' ability to filter blood, resulting in the accumulation ofwaste products and the loss of vital blood components.

Recent reports have identified the purinergic receptor P2Y14, alsocalled GPR105, as a key mediator of renal inflammation. The gene andprotein for human P2Y14 are described in, for example, Entrez Gene IDno. 9934, GenBank ID no. D13626, RefSeq ID no. NM_014879, and UniProt IDno. NM_01487, the contents of which are incorporated herein byreference. P2Y14 is a G protein-coupled receptor expressed on thesurface of intercalated cells (ICs) in the collecting duct system of thekidney. P2Y14 binds uridine diphosphate glucose (UDP-glucose), an esterof pyrophosphoric acid with the nucleoside uridine, and relatedUDP-hexoses, such as UDP-galactose, UDP-glucuronic acid,N-acetyl-UDP-glucosamine and N-acetyl-UDP-galactosamine. Abbracchio etal., Characterization of the UDP-glucose receptor (re-named here theP2Y14 receptor) adds diversity to the P2Y receptor family, TrendsPharmacol Sci. 2003 February; 24(2):52-5, DOI:10.1016/S0165-6147(02)00038-X, the contents of which are incorporatedherein by reference. These hexoses are agonists for the P2Y14 receptor,and throughout this text, “UDP-glucose” and “UDP-glucose and relatedUDP-hexoses” refer to this group of hexoses unless otherwise expresslyindicated that only UDP-glucose is intended. UDP-glucose and relatedUDP-hexoses are released into extracellular fluids from damaged cellsand in a regulated manner from intact cells. Binding of UDP-glucose toP2Y14 triggers ICs to produce chemokines that lead to infiltration ofneutrophils into the renal medulla. See Azroyan et al., RenalIntercalated Cells Sense and Mediate Inflammation via the P2Y14Receptor, PLoS ONE 10(3): e0121419 (2015),doi:10.1371/joumal.pone.0121419. Thus, high levels of circulatingUDP-glucose activate P2Y14 to cause renal inflammation.

The naphthoic acid derivative4-((piperidin-4-yl)-phenyl)-(7-(4-(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl)-2-naphthoicacid (PPTN) has been identified as an antagonist of P2Y14. However, PPTNis highly hydrophobic, which presents challenges in developingformulations that deliver PPTN at levels sufficient to combat renalinflammation. Prior formulations of PPTN have poor bioavailability. Thesolubility of PPTN is increased under acidic conditions, but highlyacidic solutions disrupt the pH of the blood when administeredintravenously and thus are not suitable for therapeutic use. Inaddition, efforts to modify the molecule to increase itswater-solubility have failed because the PPTN derivatives are poorantagonists of P2Y14.

The invention overcomes the aforementioned problems by providingformulations that contain P2Y14 antagonists, including naphthoic acidderivatives such as PPTN, at concentrations sufficient to providetherapeutic benefit. The formulations include one or more agents, suchas sulfobutyl ether beta-cyclodextrin (SBECD) and α-tocopherolpolyethylene glycol succinate (TPGS), that increase the solubility ofPPTN and similar compounds at near-neutral pH. Consequently, theformulations allow delivery of high levels of P2Y14 antagonists to treatrenal inflammation without disrupting the body's homeostatic processes.

Formulations

P2Y14 Antagonists

The invention provides formulations that contain P2Y14 antagonists. TheP2Y14 antagonist may be any entity that interferes with ligand-binding,activation, or signaling by P2Y14. The P2Y14 antagonist may be a smallor large organic or inorganic molecule. The P2Y14 antagonist may be a4,7-disubstituted naphthoic acid derivative, such as one of thecompounds described in U.S. Publication No. 2010/0298347, the contentsof which are incorporated herein by reference. Such compounds may berepresented by formula (I):

wherein:

R¹ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl,benzyl, and C₁₋₆ alkyl wherein alkyl is optionally substituted withhydroxy, amino, C₁₋₄ alkylamino, di-(C₁₋₄ alkyl)amino, aminocarbonyl,C₁₋₄ alkylaminocarbonyl, di-(C₁₋₄-alkyl)aminocarbonyl, C₁₋₄alkylcarbonyloxy, C₁₋₄ alkyloxy, or one to five fluorines;

R² is hydrogen, fluorine, or hydroxy;

R³ is selected from the group consisting of: —(CH₂)_(m) aryl,—(CH₂)_(m)heteroaryl, —OCH₂-aryl, —OCH₂-heteroaryl, —(S)_(r)CH₂-aryl,—(S)_(r)CH₂-heteroaryl, —CH₂O-aryl, —CH₂O-heteroaryl, —CH₂(S)_(r)-aryl,and —CH₂(S)_(r)-heteroaryl;

wherein any methylene (CH₂) carbon atom in R3 is optionally substitutedwith one to two groups independently selected from fluorine, hydroxy,and C₁₋₄ alkyl optionally substituted with one to three fluorines; ortwo substituents when on the same methylene (CH₂) group are takentogether with the carbon atom to which they are attached to form acyclopropyl group; and wherein aryl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one to three R^(c) substituents independently selectedfrom the group consisting of:

halogen,

cyano,

nitro,

C₁₋₆ alkoxy, wherein alkoxy is optionally substituted with one to fivesubstituents independently selected from fluorine, hydroxy, and C₁₋₃alkoxy,

C₁₋₆ alkyl, wherein alkyl is optionally substituted with one to fivesubstituents independently selected from fluorine, hydroxy, and C₁₋₃alkoxy,

C₂₋₆ alkenyl, wherein alkenyl is optionally substituted with one to fivesubstituents independently selected from fluorine, hydroxy, and C₁₋₃alkoxy,

(CH₂)_(n)-aryl,

(CH₂)_(n)-heteroaryl,

(CH₂)_(n)-heterocyclyl,

(CH₂)_(n)—C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl,

(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁹,

(CH₂)_(n)—CO₂R⁹,

(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁹)₂,

(CH₂)_(n)—CON(R⁹)₂,

(CH₂)_(n)—OCON(R⁹)₂,

(CH₂)_(n)—SO₂N(R⁹)₂,

(CH₂)_(n)—SO₂N(R⁹)C(O)R⁹,

(CH₂)_(n)—C(O)_(n)(R⁹)SO₂R¹⁰,

(CH₂)_(n)—S(O)_(r)R¹⁰,

(CH₂)_(n)—NR¹¹SO₂R¹⁰;

(CH₂)_(n)—NR¹¹CON(R⁹)₂,

(CH₂)_(n)—NR¹¹COR⁹, and

(CH₂)_(n)—NR¹¹CO₂R¹⁰;

wherein aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, and heterocyclyl are optionallysubstituted with one to three substituents independently selected fromhalogen, hydroxy, C₁₋₄ alkyl, trifluoromethyl, and C₁₋₄ alkoxy; andwherein any methylene (CH₂) carbon atom in R^(c) is optionallysubstituted with one to two groups independently selected from fluorine,hydroxy, and C₁₋₄ alkyl optionally substituted with one to threefluorines; or two substituents when on the same methylene (CH₂) groupare taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached toform a cyclopropyl group;

R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, and R⁸ are each independently selected from the groupconsisting of:

hydrogen,

halogen,

C₁₋₄ alkyl, optionally substituted with one to five fluorines,

C₁₋₄ alkoxy, optionally substituted with one to five fluorines, and

C₁₋₄ alkylthio, optionally substituted with one to five fluorines;

R6 is selected from the group consisting of:

—(CH₂)_(m)-aryl,

—(CH₂)_(m)-heteroaryl,

—OCH₂-aryl,

—OCH₂-heteroaryl,

—(S)_(r)CH₂-aryl,

—(S)_(r)CH₂-heteroaryl,

—CH₂O-aryl,

—CH₂O-heteroaryl,

—CH₂(S)_(r)-aryl, and

—CH₂(S)_(r)-heteroaryl;

wherein any methylene (CH₂) carbon atom in R6 is optionally substitutedwith one to two groups independently selected from fluorine, hydroxy,and C₁₋₄ alkyl optionally substituted with one to three fluorines; ortwo substituents when on the same methylene (CH₂) group are takentogether with the carbon atom to which they are attached to form acyclopropyl group and wherein aryl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one to three Rd substituents independently selectedfrom the group consisting of:

halogen,

cyano,

C₁₋₄ alkyl, optionally substituted with one to five fluorines,

C₁₋₄ alkoxy, optionally substituted with one to five fluorines,

C₁₋₄ alkylthio, optionally substituted with one to five fluorines, and

C₁₋₄ alkylsulfonyl, optionally substituted with one to five fluorines;

each R⁹ is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,

C₁, alkyl,

(CH₂)_(m)-aryl,

(CH₂)_(m)-heteroaryl, and

(CH₂)_(m)C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl;

wherein any individual methylene (CH₂) carbon atom in (CH₂)_(m) isoptionally substituted with one to two substituents independentlyselected from fluorine, hydroxy, C₁₋₄ alkyl, and C₁₋₄ alkoxy, whereinalkyl and alkoxy are optionally substituted with one to five fluorines;or two substituents when on the same methylene (CH₂) group are takentogether with the carbon atom to which they are attached to form acyclopropyl group; and wherein alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, and cycloalkylare optionally substituted with one to three substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of halogen, C₁₋₄ alkyl, and C₁₋₄alkoxy; or two R⁹ groups substituents together with the nitrogen atom towhich they are attached form a heterocyclic ring selected fromazetidine, pyrrolidine, piperidine, piperazine, and morpholine whereinsaid heterocyclic ring is optionally substituted with one to threesubstituents independently selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, hydroxy, C₁₋₆alkyl, and C₁₋₆ alkoxy, wherein alkyl and alkoxyare optionally substituted with one to five fluorines;each R¹⁰ is independently C₁₋₆ alkyl, wherein alkyl is optionallysubstituted with one to five substituents independently selected fromfluorine and hydroxy;R¹¹ is hydrogen or R¹⁰;each n is independently an integer from 0 to 3;each m is independently an integer from 0 to 2; andeach r is an integer from 0 to 2.

The naphthoic acid derivative may be4-[4-(piperidin-4-yl)phenyl]-7-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-2-naphthoicacid (PPTN), which has the following structure:

The P2Y14 antagonist may be a triazole derivative, such as one of thecompounds described in WO 2017/053769, the contents of which areincorporated herein by reference. Such compounds may be represented bythe formula (XI):

wherein

ring A is aryl, heteroaryl, or cycloalkyl;

R¹ is —CO₂H, —CO₂(C₁-C₈ alkyl), or a bioisostere of carboxylate;

R² is H, C₁-C₈ alkyl, C₂-C₈ alkenyl, C₂-C₈ alkynyl, C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl,C₃-C₆ cycloalkylalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₈ haloalkyl, cyanoalkyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(m)aryl, —(CH₂)_(m)heteroaryl, or—(CH₂)_(m)heterocycloalkyl;

each R³ is the same or different and each is C₁-C₈ alkyl, C₂-C₈ alkenyl,C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₈ alkoxy, C₃-C₆cycloalkyloxy, aryloxy, halo, C₁-C₈ haloalkyl, C₁-C₈ haloalkoxy, —CN,—NO₂, —NR⁵R⁶, —C(O)R⁴, —CO₂R⁴, —C(O)NR⁵R⁶, —NR⁵C(O)R⁴, —(CH₂)_(m)aryl,—(CH₂)_(m)heteroaryl, or —(CH₂)_(m)heterocycloalkyl;

R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are the same or different and each is H or C₁-C₈ alkyl;and

m and n are the same or different and each is 0 or an integer from 1-5;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Other compounds described in WO 2017/053769 that may be used as P2Y14antagonists are represented by the formula (XII):

wherein

ring A′ is aryl, heteroaryl, or cycloalkyl;

R^(1′) is —CO₂H, —CO₂(C₁-C₈ alkyl), or a bioisostere of carboxylate;

R^(2′) is H, C₁-C₈ alkyl, C₂-C₈ alkenyl, C₂-C₈ alkynyl, C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆ cycloalkylalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₈ haloalkyl,cyanoalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(m)′aryl,—(CH₂)_(m)′heteroaryl, or —(CH₂)_(m)′heterocycloalkyl;

each R^(3′) is the same or different and each is C₁-C₈ alkyl, C₂-C₈alkenyl, C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₈ alkoxy, C₃-C₆cycloalkyloxy, aryloxy, halo, C₁-C₈ haloalkyl, C₁-C₈ haloalkoxy, —CN,—NO₂, —NR^(5′)R^(6′), —C(O)R^(4′), —CO₂R^(4′), —C(O)NR^(5′)R^(6′),—NR^(5′)C(O)R^(4′), —(CH₂)_(m′)aryl, —(CH₂)_(m′)heteroaryl, or—(CH₂)_(m′)heterocycloalkyl;

R^(4′), R^(5′), and R^(6′) are the same or different and each is H orC₁-C₈ alkyl; and

m′ and n′ are the same or different and each is 0 or an integer from1-5; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

The P2Y14 antagonist may be a prodrug, analog, derivative, orpharmaceutically acceptable salt of PPTN or of any other active compoundthat inhibits P2Y14.

Any of the compounds described above may be provided as apharmaceutically acceptable salt. For example and without limitation,the pharmaceutically acceptable salt may include one or more of2-hydroxy-ethanesulfonate, 2-naphthalenesulfonate, 3-phenylpropionate,acetate, adipate, alginate, andvalerate, ascorbate, aspartate,benzenesulfonate, benzoate, bicarbonate, bisulfate, bitartrate, borate,bromide, butyrate, camphorate, camphorsulfonate, camsylate, carbonate,chloride, citrate, clavulanate, cyclopentanepropionate, digluconate,dihydrochloride, diphosphate, dodecylsulfate, edetate, edisylate,estolate, esylate, ethanesulfonate, formate, fumarate, gluceptate,glucoheptonate, gluconate, glutamate, glycerophosphate,glycollylarsanilate, hemisulfate, heptanoate, hexanoate,hexylresorcinate, hydrabamine, hydrobromide, hydrochloride, hydroiodide,hydroxynaphthoate, iodide, isothionate, lactate, lactobionate, laurate,laurylsulfate, malate, maleate, malonate, mandelate, mesylate,methanesulfonate, methylbromide, methylnitrate, methylsulfate, mucate,napsylate, nicotinate, nitrate, N-methylglucamineammoniumsalt, oleate,oleate, oxalate, oxalate, palmitate, pamoate (embonate), pantothenate,pectinate, persulfate, phosphate, picrate, pivalate, polygalacturonate,propionate, p-toluenesulfonate, salicylate, stearate, subacetate,succinate, sulfate, tamiate, tartrate, teoclate, thiocyanate, tosylate,triethiodide, undecanoate, and valerate. Other pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts include nontoxic acid addition salts, which are saltsof an amino group formed with inorganic acids such as hydrochloric acid,hydrobromic acid, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid and perchloric acid orwith organic acids such as acetic acid, maleic acid, tartaric acid,citric acid, succinic acid or malonic acid or by using other methodsused in the art such as ion exchange. Representative alkali or alkalineearth metal salts include sodium, lithium, potassium, calcium,magnesium, and the like. In some embodiments, a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt is an alkali salt. In some embodiments, apharmaceutically acceptable salt is a sodium salt. In some embodiments,a pharmaceutically acceptable salt is an alkaline earth metal salt. Insome embodiments, pharmaceutically acceptable salts include, whenappropriate, nontoxic ammonium, quaternary ammonium, and amine cationsformed using counter ions such as halide, hydroxide, carboxylate,sulfate, phosphate, nitrate, alkyl having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms,sulfonate and aryl sulfonate.

Agents that Increase Solubility of P2Y14 Antagonists

The formulations of the invention include one or more agents thatincrease the solubility of a P2Y14 antagonist, such as PPTN, in anaqueous medium. Examples of suitable agents include sulfobutyl etherbeta-cyclodextrin (SBECD) or α-tocopherol polyethylene glycol succinate(TPGS).

The presence of the agent may allow the formulation to contain a certainconcentration of the P2Y14 antagonist. Thus, the formulation, includingthe P2Y14 antagonist and the agent, may contain the P2Y14 antagonist at≥0.001 μg/ml, ≥0.002 μg/ml, ≥0.005 μg/ml, ≥0.01 μg/ml, ≥0.02 μg/ml,≥0.05 μg/ml, ≥0.1 μg/ml, ≥0.2 μg/ml, ≥0.5 μg/ml, ≥1 μg/ml, ≥2 μg/ml, ≥5μg/ml, ≥10 μg/ml, ≥20 μg/ml, ≥50 μg/ml, ≥100 μg/ml, ≥200 μg/ml, ≥500μg/ml, ≥1 mg/ml, ≥2 mg/ml, ≥5 mg/ml, ≥10 mg/ml, from about 1 μg/ml toabout 20 mg/ml, from about 2 μg/ml to about 20 mg/ml, from about 5 μg/mlto about 20 mg/ml, from about 10 μg/ml to about 20 mg/ml, from about 20μg/ml to about 20 mg/ml, from about 50 μg/ml to about 20 mg/ml, fromabout 100 μg/ml to about 20 mg/ml, from about 200 μg/ml to about 20mg/ml, from about 500 μg/ml to about 20 mg/ml, from about 1 mg/ml toabout 20 mg/ml, from about 2 mg/ml to about 20 mg/ml, from about 5 mg/mlto about 20 mg/ml, from about 1 μg/ml to about 10 mg/ml, from about 2μg/ml to about 10 mg/ml, from about 5 μg/ml to about 10 mg/ml, fromabout 10 μg/ml to about 10 mg/ml, from about 20 μg/ml to about 10 mg/ml,from about 50 μg/ml to about 10 mg/ml, from about 100 μg/ml to about 10mg/ml, from about 200 μg/ml to about 10 mg/ml, from about 500 μg/ml toabout 10 mg/ml, from about 1 mg/ml to about 10 mg/ml, from about 2 mg/mlto about 10 mg/ml, from about 5 mg/ml to about 10 mg/ml, from about 1μg/ml to about 5 mg/ml, from about 2 μg/ml to about 5 mg/ml, from about5 μg/ml to about 5 mg/ml, from about 10 μg/ml to about 5 mg/ml, fromabout 20 μg/ml to about 5 mg/ml, from about 50 μg/ml to about 5 mg/ml,from about 100 μg/ml to about 5 mg/ml, from about 200 μg/ml to about 5mg/ml, from about 500 μg/ml to about 5 mg/ml, from about 1 mg/ml toabout 5 mg/ml, from about 2 mg/ml to about 5 mg/ml, from about 1 μg/mlto about 2 mg/ml, from about 2 μg/ml to about 2 mg/ml, from about 5μg/ml to about 2 mg/ml, from about 10 μg/ml to about 2 mg/ml, from about20 μg/ml to about 2 mg/ml, from about 50 μg/ml to about 2 mg/ml, fromabout 100 μg/ml to about 2 mg/ml, from about 200 μg/ml to about 2 mg/ml,from about 500 μg/ml to about 2 mg/ml, or from about 1 mg/ml to about 2mg/ml.

The agent may promote solubility of the P2Y14 antagonist at anear-neutral pH. Thus, the formulation, including the P2Y14 antagonistand the agent, may have a pHof >4.0, >4.5, >5.0, >5.5, >6.0, >6.5, >7.0, >7.5, >8.0, from about 4.0to about 9.0, from about 5.0 to about 9.0, from about 6.0 to about 9.0,from about 7.0 to about 9.0, from about 4.0 to about 8.0, from about 5.0to about 8.0, from about 6.0 to about 8.0, from about 7.0 to about 8.0,from about 4.0 to about 7.0, from about 5.0 to about 7.0, from about 6.0to about 7.0, about 5.0, about 5.5, about 6.0, about 6.5, about 7.0,about 7.5, or about 8.0.

The agent may be present in the formulation at a certain concentration.For example, the agent may be present in the formulation at less thanabout 40%, less than about 35%, less than about 30%, less than about25%, less than about 20%, less than about 15%, less than about 10%, lessthan about 5%, less than about 2%, less than about 1%, less than about0.5%, less than about 0.2%, less than about 0.1%, less than about 0.05%,less than about 0.02%, less than about 0.01%, less than about 0.005%,less than about 0.002%, less than about 0.001%, from about 0.001% toabout 0.01%, from about 0.003% to about 0.03%, from about 0.01% to about0.1%, from about 0.03% to about 0.3%, from about 0.1% to about 1%, fromabout 0.3% to about 3%, from about 1% to about 10%, from about 2% toabout 10%, from about 3% to about 10%, from about 5% to about 10%, fromabout 5% to about 12%, from about 5% to about 15%, from about 5% toabout 20%, from about 7.5% to about 10%, from about 7.5% to about 12%,from about 7.5% to about 15%, from about 7.5% to about 20%, from about10% to about 12%, from about 10% to about 15%, or from about 10% toabout 20%.

The agent may improve the stability of the P2Y14 antagonist. Forexample, the agent may increase the half-life of the P2Y14 antagonist byabout 10%, about 25%, about 50%, about 100%, about 200%, about 500%,about 1000%, or more.

Other Properties of Formulations

The formulations of the inventions may contain additional ingredients.

The formulation may contain salts and/or buffering agents. The bufferingagent may be phosphate. The salt may be sodium chloride or potassiumchloride. The formulation may contain saline or phosphate-bufferedsaline. Other salts and buffering agents are described in more detailbelow.

The formulation may contain dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). The formulationmay contain DMSO at or below a certain concentration. For example, DMSOmay be present in the formulation at less than about 10%, less thanabout 5%, less than about 3%, less than about 2%, less than about 1%,less than about 0.5%, less than about 0.3%, less than about 0.2%, orless than about 0.1%.

The formulation may be substantially free of solvents or other chemicalsthat are not suitable for administration to a subject. For example, theformulation may be substantially free of dimethylacetamide (DMAc),ethanol, N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP), and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG).

The formulation may be a pharmaceutical composition. A pharmaceuticalcomposition may be in a form suitable for oral use, for example, astablets, troches, lozenges, fast-melts, aqueous or oily suspensions,dispersible powders or granules, emulsions, hard or soft capsules,syrups or elixirs. Compositions intended for oral use may be preparedaccording to any method known in the art for the manufacture ofpharmaceutical compositions, and such compositions may contain one ormore agents selected from sweetening agents, flavoring agents, coloringagents and preserving agents, in order to provide pharmaceuticallyelegant and palatable preparations. Tablets contain the compounds inadmixture with non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable excipients whichare suitable for the manufacture of tablets. These excipients may be forexample, inert diluents, such as lactose; granulating and disintegratingagents, for example corn starch, or alginic acid; binding agents, forexample starch, gelatin or acacia, and lubricating agents, for examplemagnesium stearate, stearic acid or talc.

The tablets may be uncoated or they may be coated by known techniques todelay disintegration in the stomach and absorption lower down in thegastrointestinal tract and thereby provide a sustained action over alonger period. For example, a time delay material such as glycerylmonostearate or glyceryl distearate may be employed. They may also becoated by the techniques described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,256,108,4,166,452 and 4,265,874, to form osmotic therapeutic tablets for controlrelease. Preparation and administration of compounds is discussed inU.S. Pat. No. 6,214,841 and U.S. Pub. 2003/0232877, which areincorporated by reference herein in their entirety.

Formulations for oral use may also be presented as hard gelatin capsulesin which the compounds are mixed with an inert solid diluent, such askaolin. The formulations may be presented as soft gelatin capsules inwhich the compounds are mixed with water or an oil medium, for examplepeanut oil, liquid paraffin or olive oil.

An alternative oral formulation, where control of gastrointestinal tracthydrolysis of the compound is sought, can be achieved using acontrolled-release formulation, where a compound of the invention isencapsulated in an enteric coating.

Aqueous suspensions may contain the compounds in admixture withexcipients suitable for the manufacture of aqueous suspensions. Suchexcipients are suspending agents, for example sodiumcarboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose,sodium alginate, polyvinylpyrrolidone, gum tragacanth and gum acacia;dispersing or wetting agents such as a naturally occurring phosphatide,for example lecithin, or condensation products of an alkylene oxide withfatty acids, for example, polyoxyethylene stearate, or condensationproducts of ethylene oxide with long chain aliphatic alcohols, forexample heptadecaethyleneoxycetanol, or condensation products ofethylene oxide with partial esters derived from fatty acids and ahexitol such a polyoxyethylene with partial esters derived from fattyacids and hexitol anhydrides, for example polyoxyethylene sorbitanmonooleate. The aqueous suspensions may also contain one or morepreservatives, for example ethyl, or n-propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, one ormore coloring agents, one or more flavoring agents, and one or moresweetening agents, such as sucrose or saccharin.

Oily suspensions may be formulated by suspending the compounds in avegetable oil, for example, arachis oil, olive oil, sesame oil orcoconut oil, or in a mineral oil such as liquid paraffin. The oilysuspensions may contain a thickening agent, for example beeswax, hardparaffin or cetyl alcohol. Sweetening agents such as those set forthabove, and flavoring agents may be added to provide a palatable oralpreparation. These compositions may be preserved by the addition of ananti-oxidant such as ascorbic acid.

Dispersible powders and granules suitable for preparation of an aqueoussuspension by the addition of water provide the compounds in admixturewith a dispersing or wetting agent, suspending agent and one or morepreservatives. Suitable dispersing or wetting agents and suspendingagents are exemplified, for example sweetening, flavoring and coloringagents, may also be present.

The pharmaceutical compositions may also be in the form of oil-in-wateremulsions. The oily phase may be a vegetable oil, for example olive oilor arachis oil, or a mineral oil, for example liquid paraffin ormixtures of these. Suitable emulsifying agents may benaturally-occurring gums, for example gum acacia or gum tragacanth,naturally occurring phosphatides, for example soya bean, lecithin, andesters or partial esters derived from fatty acids and hexitolanhydrides, for example sorbitan monooleate and condensation products ofthe said partial esters with ethylene oxide, for example polyoxyethylenesorbitan monooleate. The emulsions may also contain sweetening andflavoring agents.

Syrups and elixirs may be formulated with sweetening agents, such asglycerol, propylene glycol, sorbitol, or sucrose. Such formulations mayalso contain a demulcent, a preservative, and agents for flavoringand/or coloring. The pharmaceutical compositions may be in the form of asterile injectable aqueous or oleaginous suspension. This suspension maybe formulated according to the known art using those suitable dispersingor wetting agents and suspending agents which have been mentioned above.The sterile injectable preparation may also be in a sterile injectablesolution or suspension in a non-toxic parenterally acceptable diluent orsolvent, for example as a solution in 1,3-butanediol. Among theacceptable vehicles and solvents that may be employed are water,Ringer's solution and isotonic sodium chloride solution. In addition,sterile, fixed oils are conventionally employed as a solvent orsuspending medium. For this purpose any bland fixed oil may be employedincluding synthetic mono- or di-glycerides. In addition, fatty acidssuch as oleic acid find use in the preparation of injectables.

The pharmaceutical composition may be formulated for intravenousinjection or infusion or subcutaneous administration. For example, thecompositions may be dissolved, suspended or emulsified. The compositionsmay also be lyophilized, and the lyophilized material may be used toprepare a formulation for injection. Suitable solvents for injectableformulations include, for example and without limitation, water,physiological saline solution, alcohols, e.g. ethanol, propanol,glycerol, sugar solutions, such as hexose or mannitol solutions, andmixtures of the aforementioned solvents. The injectable solutions orsuspensions may be formulated according to known art, using suitablenon-toxic, parenterally-acceptable diluents or solvents, such asmannitol, 1,3-butanediol, water, Ringer's solution or isotonic sodiumchloride solution, or suitable dispersing or wetting and suspendingagents, such as sterile, bland, fixed oils, including syntheticmonoglycerides or diglycerides, and fatty acids, including oleic acid.

The pharmaceutical composition may be formulated for delivery of acompound that is insoluble or poorly soluble in water. Examples of suchformulations include nanoparticles, microparticles, nanosuspensions,phospholipid-coated microcrystals, emulsions, and stable aqueousformulations. Formulations for delivery of insoluble or poorly solublecompounds are known in the art and described in, for example, U.S. Pat.Nos. 5,091,187; 5,858,410; 8,313,777; 9,308,180; U.S. Publication No.2002/0012704; U.S. Publication No. 2003/0027858; U.S. Publication No.2008/0166411; U.S. Publication No. 2010/0093872; U.S. Publication No.2013/0115165; International Publication No. WO 2014/165660; Pace S. etal., “Novel injectable formulations of insoluble drugs”, Pharm. Tech,1999, 23:116-134; and Panagiotou T. et al., “Production of stablenanosuspensions using microfluidics reaction technology”, Nanotech.2007, 4:246-249, ISBN 1420063766, the contents of each of which areincorporated herein by reference.

Pharmaceutical compositions may include other pharmaceuticallyacceptable carriers, such as sugars, such as lactose, glucose andsucrose; starches, such as corn starch and potato starch; cellulose, andits derivatives, such as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, ethyl celluloseand cellulose acetate; powdered tragacanth; malt; gelatin; talc;excipients, such as cocoa butter and suppository waxes; oils, such aspeanut oil, cottonseed oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, olive oil, cornoil and soybean oil; glycols, such as propylene glycol; polyols, such asglycerin (glycerol), erythritol, xylitol. sorbitol, mannitol andpolyethylene glycol; esters, such asethyl oleate and ethyllaurate; agar;buffering agents, such as magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide;alginic acid; pyrogen-free water; isotonic saline; Ringer's solution;ethyl alcohol; pH buffered solutions; polyesters, polycarbonates and/orpolyanhydrides; and other non-toxic compatible substances employed inpharmaceutical formulations.

Methods of Treating Renal Disorders

Renal Disorders and Disorders Associated with Renal Inflammation

The invention provides methods of treating kidney disorders orconditions associated with renal inflammation by providing to a subjecta formulation of the invention. The methods are useful for treating anydisease, disorder, or condition that is associated with renalinflammation or for which treating or preventing renal inflammationprovides a therapeutic benefit. The use of P2Y14 antagonists to treatkidney disorders or conditions associated with renal inflammation isknown in the art and described in, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 9,891,236;International Patent Publication No. WO 2017/165665; and co-owned,co-pending U.S. Application Nos. 62/658,241; 62/659,438; 62/662,932;62/664,464; 62/675,256; 62/682,270, the contents of each of which areincorporate herein. Thus, the formulations of the invention may be usedto treat any disease, disorder, or condition described in the foregoingpatent applications.

For example and without limitation, the disease, disorder, or conditionmay be or include accumulation of mesangial matrix, acute interstitialnephritis, acute kidney injury (AKI), including AKI associated withcardiac surgery, acute tubular necrosis (ATN), Alport syndrome,atherosclerosis, atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis, an autoimmunedisorder, such us systemic lupus erythematosus, autosomal dominantpolycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), benign prostatic hyperplasia, bladderstones, cancer, including cancer of the bladder, ureters, or prostate,cardiac surgery, cell apoptosis, chronic kidney disease, chronictubulointerstitial nephritis, delayed graft function (DGF), includingDGF-renal, diabetes, diabetic nephropathy, including type 1 diabeticnephropathy (T1D nephropathy), end-stage renal disease, Focal segmentalglomerulosclerosis (FSGS), glomerular basement membrane thickening,glomerular hyperfiltration, glomerular and tubular epithelialhypertrophy, glomerulonephritis, glomerulosclerosis, heart failure,hemolytic-uremic syndrome, hypertension, IgA nephropathy (also calledBerger's disease), infection, injury, ischemia, ischemia/reperfusioninjury, ischemic nephropathy, kidney hypoxia, kidney stones, kidneytransplantation, liver cirrhosis, methyl melonic acidosis (MMA),microalbuminuria, obstructed urinary catheter, proteinuria, reducedcreatinine clearance, reduced glomerular filtration rate, refluxnephropathy, renal vein thrombosis, rhabdomyolysis, tumor lysissyndrome, vascular occlusion, or vasculitis.

The methods may treat or prevent renal inflammation associated withacute kidney injury (AKI). AKI may be assessed by any suitable standard.Several standards for acute kidney injury are known in the art, such asthe criteria provided by the Acute Kidney Injury Network (AKIN); KidneyDisease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO); and Risk, Injury, Failure,Loss, and End-stage Kidney (RIFLE). AKI may be categorized or stagedaccording to the AKI, KDIGO, or RIFLE criteria. For example, a subjectmay be deemed to have stage 1, stage 2, or stage 3 AKI, or a subject maybe deemed to have risk, injury, failure, or loss. The standard may applyto an adult, pediatric, newborn, neonatal, infant, child, adolescent,pre-teen, teenage, or elderly subject.

Standards typically include measurements of serum creatinine (SCr)concentrations, urine output, or glomerular filtration rate (GFR).Standards may include multiple parameters, e.g., combinations of theaforementioned standards. A subject may be deemed to have AKI, or astage or category thereof, when she has abnormally high SCrconcentration, abnormally low urine output, abnormally low GFR, or anycombination thereof. Standards may be absolute, e.g., they may require avalue above or below a defined threshold value. Alternatively, standardsmay be relative, e.g., they may require an increase or decrease relativeto a baseline value. Standards for different parameters, e.g.,abnormally high SCr concentration abnormally low urine output, orabnormally low GFR, may independently be absolute or relative.

Standards for acute kidney injury may include a temporal component. Forexample, a subject may be deemed to have AKI when an elevated SCrconcentration is measured at some interval following a preceding event.The preceding event may be cardiac surgery, cardiac arrest, admission toa hospital, clinic, medical facility, or any unit thereof. The intervalmay be 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours,36 hours, 48 hours, or 72 hours. A subject may be deemed to have AKIwhen urine output is measured across some interval, such as 1 hour, 2hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, 36 hours, 48hours, or 72 hours.

For example and without limitation, a standard for reduced urine outputassociated with AKI may be less than 0.5 mLUkg/h for 6-12 hours, lessthan 0.5 mLUkg/h for at least 12 hours, or less than 0.3 mLUkg/h for 24hours, or anuria for at least 12 hours.

For example and without limitation, a standard for elevated SCrconcentration associated with AKI may be a SCr concentration of at least0.3 mg/dl, a SCr concentration of at least 1 mg/dl, a SCr concentrationof at least 4 mg/dl, a SCr concentration of at least 26.5 μmol/l, or aSCr concentration of at least 353.6 μmol/l. For example and withoutlimitation, a standard for elevated SCr concentration associated withAKI may be an increase of 50% over baseline, an increase of 100% overbaseline, or an increase of 200% over baseline.

For example and without limitation, a standard for GFR associated withAKI may be a GFR of less than 35 ml/min per 1.73 mm2. For example andwithout limitation, a standard for GFR associated with AKI may be adecrease of at least at least 25% relative to a baseline, a decrease ofat least at least 50% relative to a baseline, or a decrease of at leastat least 75% relative to a baseline.

The methods may treat or prevent renal inflammation associated withreperfusion injury. Reperfusion injury, which is also called reperfusioninsult, ischemia-reperfusion injury, and reoxygenation injury, is thetissue damage that results when blood supply to the tissue is restoredafter a period of ischemia or lack of oxygen. The sudden influx ofnutrients and oxygen after a bout of ischemia, anoxia, or hypoxiaproduces a high level of reactive oxygen species that exceeds thetissue's detoxification capacity. The oxidative stress is associatedwith microvascular injury due to increased permeability of capillariesand arterioles that allows fluid to penetrate the tissue more readily.In addition, white blood cells in the returning blood respond to damagedtissue by releasing inflammatory factors.

Reperfusion injury can occur following any surgery that limits bloodsupply to an organ. In particular, reperfusion injury is a riskfollowing cardiac procedures due to changes in blood during theprocedure. Reperfusion injury is also a major concern in organtransplantation procedures due to the lack of blood flow to the organwhile it is being transported.

Certain organs are particularly vulnerable to reperfusion injury. Forexample, reperfusion injury contributes to the brain's ischemic cascadein stroke or brain trauma, and also plays a role in brain damagefollowing cardiac arrest. The heart, kidneys, lungs, and liver may alsobe affected by reperfusion injury.

Without wishing to be bound by a particular theory, P2Y14 antagonistsmay prevent or minimize reperfusion injury by preserving microvascularintegrity. Therefore, it may be advantageous to provide a P2Y14antagonist, such as any of the P2Y14 antagonists described above, to apatient before the patient undergoes a surgery that is likely to causereperfusion injury. The surgery may be a cardiac procedure, such as anyof the cardiac procedures described above. The P2Y14 antagonist may beprovided by any mechanism described above.

Methods of Providing Formulations

Providing the formulation to the subject may include administering it tothe subject. The formulation may be administered by any suitable means.For example and without limitation, the formulation may be administeredbuccally, by injection or infusion, dermally, enterally, enterally,intraarterially, intravenously, nasally, orally, parenterally,pulmonarily, rectally, subcutaneously, topically, transdermally,vaginally, or with or on an implantable medical device (e.g. stent ordrug-eluting stent or balloon equivalents). The formulation may beprovided directly to the kidney via in vitro perfusion of the renalartery.

The P2Y14 antagonist may be provided at any suitable dosage. For exampleand without limitation, the P2Y14 antagonist may be provided at from0.001 mg/kg body weight to 5 g/kg body weight. In some embodiments, thedosage range is from 0.001 mg/kg body weight to 1 g/kg body weight, from0.001 mg/kg body weight to 0.5 g/kg body weight, from 0.001 mg/kg bodyweight to 0.1 g/kg body weight, from 0.001 mg/kg body weight to 50 mg/kgbody weight, from 0.001 mg/kg body weight to 25 mg/kg body weight, from0.001 mg/kg body weight to 10 mg/kg body weight, from 0.001 mg/kg bodyweight to 5 mg/kg body weight, from 0.001 mg/kg body weight to 1 mg/kgbody weight, from 0.001 mg/kg body weight to 0.1 mg/kg body weight, orfrom 0.001 mg/kg body weight to 0.005 mg/kg body weight. Alternatively,in some embodiments the dosage range is from 0.1 g/kg body weight to 5g/kg body weight, from 0.5 g/kg body weight to 5 g/kg body weight, from1 g/kg body weight to 5 g/kg body weight, from 1.5 g/kg body weight to 5g/kg body weight, from 2 g/kg body weight to 5 g/kg body weight, from2.5 g/kg body weight to 5 g/kg body weight, from 3 g/kg body weight to 5g/kg body weight, from 3.5 g/kg body weight to 5 g/kg body weight, from4 g/kg body weight to 5 g/kg body weight, or from 4.5 g/kg body weightto 5 g/kg body weight. These doses may be administered at a single timeor multiple times each day, or may be administered continuously, forexample by continuous intravenous infusion. For example and withoutlimitation, the P2Y14 antagonist may be provided at from 0.001 mg/kgbody weight/day (mg/kg/day) to 5 g/kg body weight/day. In someembodiments, the dosage range is from 0.001 mg/kg body weight/day to 1g/kg body weight/day, from 0.001 mg/kg body weight/day to 0.5 g/kg bodyweight/day, from 0.001 mg/kg body weight/day to 0.1 g/kg bodyweight/day, from 0.001 mg/kg body weight/day to 50 mg/kg bodyweight/day, from 0.001 mg/kg body weight/day to 25 mg/kg bodyweight/day, from 0.001 mg/kg body weight/day to 10 mg/kg bodyweight/day, from 0.001 mg/kg body weight/day to 5 mg/kg body weight/day,from 0.001 mg/kg body weight/day to 1 mg/kg body weight/day, from 0.001mg/kg body weight/day to 0.1 mg/kg body weight/day, or from 0.001 mg/kgbody weight/day to 0.005 mg/kg body weight/day. Alternatively, in someembodiments the dosage range is from 0.1 g/kg body weight/day to 5 g/kgbody weight/day, from 0.5 g/kg body weight/day to 5 g/kg bodyweight/day, from 1 g/kg body weight/day to 5 g/kg body weight/day, from1.5 g/kg body weight/day to 5 g/kg body weight/day, from 2 g/kg bodyweight/day to 5 g/kg body weight/day, from 2.5 g/kg body weight/day to 5g/kg body weight/day, from 3 g/kg body weight/day to 5 g/kg bodyweight/day, from 3.5 g/kg body weight/day to 5 g/kg body weight/day,from 4 g/kg body weight/day to 5 g/kg body weight/day, or from 4.5 g/kgbody weight/day to 5 g/kg body weight/day. Effective doses may beestimated from dose-response relationships derived from in vitro oranimal model test bioassays or systems or from clinical trials of theP2Y14 antagonist. The dosage should not be so large as to causeunacceptable adverse side effects.

Improvement of Renal Function

Providing formulations containing a P2Y14 antagonist may improve renalfunction. For example, renal function may be improved by at least 10%,at least 20%, at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%, at least 60%, atleast 70%, at least 80%, at least 90%, at least 100%, at least 200%, orat least 300%. Measurable markers of renal function, are well known inthe medical and veterinary literature and to those of skill in the art,and include, but are not limited to, blood urea nitrogen or “BUN” levels(both static measurements and measurements of rates of increase ordecrease in BUN levels), serum creatinine levels (both staticmeasurements and measurements of rates of increase or decrease in serumcreatinine levels), measurements of the BUN/creatinine ratio (staticmeasurements of measurements of the rate of change of the BUN/creatinineratio), urine/plasma ratios for creatinine, urine/plasma ratios forurea, glomerular filtration rates (GFR), serum concentrations of sodium(Na+), urine osmolarity, daily urine output, albuminuria, proteinuria,and the like. Of the above, measurements of the plasma concentrations ofcreatinine and/or urea or BUN are particularly important and usefulreadouts of renal function.

EXAMPLES Example 1

Solutions containing PPTN were analyzed to determine the limit ofquantitation by HPLC. Throughout the examples, PPTN may be referred toas KB-1801; the two terms are interchangeable.

To analyze HPLC mobility, A 0.1% trifluoroacetic acid solution was usedas mobile phase A, and acetonitrile was used as mobile phase B.

FIG. 1 is a graph showing HPLC analysis of PPTN. 1 μL of a 0.1 mg/mLsolution of PPTN in 50/50 acetonitrile/water was injected into thecolumn, and the flow-through was measured by UV absorption at 268 nm.Retention time of PPTN was 2.759 minutes, and the peak area was 679,876.

FIG. 2 is a graph showing HPLC analysis of PPTN. 40 μL of a 0.01 mg/mLsolution of PPTN in 50/50 acetonitrile/water injected into the column,and the flow-through was measured by UV absorption at 268 nm. Bluetrace, blank sample; purple trace, 200 ng/mL; black trace, 2000 ng/mL.Results are summarized in Table 1.

TABLE 1 [KB-1801] Peak area Blank   <1000  200 ng/mL  14,480 2000 ng/mL136,353

FIG. 3 is a graph of UV absorption at 268 nm vs. concentration of PPTN(KB-1801).

Example 2

The solubility of PPTN in various aqueous and organic solvents wastested. Test media were prepared, and 5 mg/mL solid PPTN (HCl salt) wasadded at room temperature. If all PPTN dissolved under these conditions,additional PPTN was added to a total of 10 mg/mL. After 24 hours,undissolved material was removed, and the concentration of PPTN in thesupernatant was analyzed by HPLC. Results are summarized in Table 2.

TABLE 2 Solubility Solvent Name Solvent Volume Observations EstimateRemarks water w/ 1% 50 mL, then 2x and Cloudy at 2XD 0.1-0.5 mg/mL DMAc10x dilutions Clear at 10XD (pH 2-3) DMAc 0.5 mL Clear solution >100mg/mL (pH 1-2) NMP 0.5 mL Clear solution >100 mg/mL (pH 1-2) PEG 400 1.0mL Cloudy and viscous ~25 mg/mL Clear solution solution (pH ~2) achievedwith another 1.0 mL ethanol 2.0 mL Clear solution after ~25-30 mg/mLsonication (pH ~2) propylene 1.0 mL Slightly and viscous 40-50 mg/mLClear solution glycol solution (pH ~2) achieved with a few more dropsDMAc = dimethylacetamide; NMP = N-methylpyrrolidone; PEG =polyethyleneglycol

The most effective solvents were dimethylacetamide andN-methylpyrrolidone>However, the safety and utility of these solventsfor formulations for intravenous infusion are unknown.

The solubility of PPTN at pH ranges suitable for intravenous injectionwas analyzed. PPTN (HCl salt) was dissolved in DMSO to make a stocksolution, and the stock solution was diluted into various aqueoussolutions. The pH values of the diluted aqueous solutions were measured,and the solutions were observed for indications of insolubility. Thesolutions were then adjusted to achieve a pH ≥5.0, and the solutionswere observed again. Results are provided in Table 3 and Table 4.

TABLE 3 pH Solution (with pH appearance [KB-1801] Solvent Compositionpaper) at 24 hours % recovery 0.015 1.5 mg DMSO pH 4-5 Clear   86% mg/mLstock solution (~29 μM) diluted 100x in water 5.0 mg/mL 1.5 mg DMSOstock pH 5-6 Hazy 0.12% solution diluted 100x in PBS (20 mM)

TABLE 4 pH (with pH Remarks when [KB-1801] Solvent Composition paper) pHadjusted to 5-5.5 1.0 mg/mL DMAc/Water pH ~2 Became cloudy (10/90, v/v)5.0 mg/mL DMAc/Water pH 1-2 Became very cloudy (10/90, v/v) 5.0 mg/mLNMP/Water pH 1-2 Became very cloudy (10/90, v/v) 5.0 mg/mL PropyleneGlycol/Water pH 1-2 Became very cloudy (10/90, v/v) 5.0 mg/mL DMAc/WaterpH 1-2 Became slightly cloudy; (10/90, v/v) with became clear ~0.1%Tween 80 after sonication

α-Tocopherol polyethylene glycol succinate (TPGS) was tested forenhancement of solubility of PPTN at neutral pH. A solution containing 5mg/mL PPTN and 4% TPGS was made by mixing components as indicated inTable 5 with stirring and heating.

TABLE 5 Composition in Compound Conc., Weight or Name Brand Name/Lot #Amount volume % KB-1801 API WuXi, 49.6 mg 5 mg/mL Batch # ET21484-34-P1(0.01 M or 10 mM) TPGS solution 20% TPGS in water  2.0 mL 4 wt % in D.I.water Resulting clear solution Phosphate buffer Potassium dibasic  2.0mL 30 vol % phosphate, Resulting clear 20 mM, pH = 8.3 solution Bufferedsaline  6.0 mL 60% Total Volume — — 10 mL (100 vol %) Solution pH FinalpH: 7.0-7.4

To create a solution suitable for in vitro studies, the solutioncontaining 5 mg/mL PPTN and 4% TPGS created above was diluted intophosphate-buffered saline by mixing components as indicated in Table 6.

TABLE 6 Composition in Conc., Compound Name Amount Weight or volume % 5mg/ml KB-1801 solution  1.0 mL 100 μM Resulting clear solution BufferedSaline 99.0 mL TPGS 100xD 0.04 wt % Total Volume — 100 mL (100 vol %)Solution pH Final pH: 7.4

Example 3

The loss of PPTN due to adherence to surfaces of vessels was analyzed.PPTN is a hydrophobic compound that may adhere to plastics and othersurfaces. To test how much PPTN is lost due to surface adhesion, anaqueous solution containing 200 ng/ml PPTN and less than 0.1%acetonitrile was incubated in the absence of solubilizing agent invarious vessels for 24 hours. The results are shown in Table 7.

TABLE 7 Sample 1^(st) 2^(nd) 3^(rd) % recovery % recovery name Materialtype PA* PA PA Average vs. standard vs. control Standard New glassvolumetric flask 13570 13026 13790 13462 100%   N/A Control 48 h Glassscintillation vial 3662 3252 347 26%  100% 1 polyetheretherketone tubing1004 511 758 6%  22% 2 Corning pipette tip 855 662 759 6%  22% 4Eppendorf orange conical tube 886 811 849 6%  25% 5 Eppendorf clearconical tube 752 569 661 5%  19% 6 Versilon SE200 Tygon tubing 260 294277 2%   8% *PA: peak area of UV absorption at 273 nm

An aqueous solution containing 5 mg/mL PPTN, 0.1% DMSO, and 0.04% TPGSin phosphate-buffered saline was incubated in the absence of additionalsolubilizing agent in various vessels for 16-24 hours. Results are shownin Table 8.

TABLE 8 Sample name Material type % recovery 1 Plastic vial 116% 2 Glassscintillation vial  98% 3 polyetheretherketone tubing 105%

The results show that a substantial amount of PPTN is lost from alow-concentration solution that does not contain TPGS but not from highconcentration solution that contains TPGS.

Example 4

The effect of pH on the solubility of PPTN in an aqueous medium wasanalyzed. Solutions of PPTN in either water or phosphate buffer atvarious pH values were incubated with agitation for 24-48 hours at roomtemperature then filtered to remove precipitates, and the PPTNconcentration of the filtered solution was analyzed. Results are shownin Table 9.

TABLE 9 [Phosphate Solution Room [KB-1801.HCl] pH* buffer] (mM)agitation time Temperature by HPLC Analysis  1.9 10 24-48 h ~22° C.0.0008 mg/mL/1.6 μM  2.8 10 24-48 h ~22° C. 0.0255 mg/mL/50 μM  4.8 0(DIW) >24 h ~25° C. ~0.1 mg/mL/195 μM (from initial sonication  6.6 1024-48 h ~22° C. 0.0001 mg/mL/0.2 μM  8.2 10 24-48 h ~22° C. 0.0001mg/mL/0.2 μM 10.4 10 24-48 h ~22° C. 0.0/0 μM

Example 5

Sulfobutylether-β-cyclodextrin (SBECD) was tested for the ability toincrease the solubility of PPTN in aqueous media.

A stock solution containing 12% SBECD was prepared as follows: 9 mL ofsaline was added to 1.21 g of SBECD in a 10 mL flask, and the mixturewas sonicated for 5 minutes. Saline was then added to achieve a finalvolume of 10 mL. The pH of the final solution was about 7.

The solubility of PPTN in solutions containing various concentrations ofSBECD was analyzed. Excess PPTN was added to saline solutions containingvarious concentrations of SBECD, insoluble material was removed byfiltration, and the PPTN concentration in the filtered solution wasanalyzed.

FIG. 4 is graph showing the concentration of PPTN in saturated solutionsthat contain different amounts of SBECD.

A solution containing 9 mg/mL PPTN was prepared as follows. 4.7 mL of12% SBECD solution, prepared as described above, was added to a 5 mLflask containing 45 mg PPTN (HCl salt), and the mixture was sonicatedwith heat for 50 minutes. After sonication, 12% SBECD solution toachieve a final volume of 5 mL. The warm solution appeared clear. Thesolution was allowed to cool to room temperature and was incubated atroom temperature for 28 days. The solution remained clear throughout theentire incubation.

The stability of PPTN in SBECD-containing solutions was analyzed undervarious storage conditions. 20-mL glass vials containing 10 mL of asolution containing 9 mg/mL PPTN and 12% SBECD, as described above, wereincubated under various conditions as described in Table 10.

TABLE 10 Time Points Condition Initial 24 h 7 d 14 d 28 dObjectives/Comments −20° C. T0 X Freeze/thaw 2-5° C. X X^(†) X^(†) X^(†)Cold storage/excursion 25° C. X X X X Ambient storage 40° C. X X X X ICHStd. accelerated condition 50° C. X Exptl. accelerated condition X =time points of pulls/analyses X^(†) = samples prepared and put onstation. HPLC analysis only if solution and/or chemical stability notgood at 25° C. time points. Appearance recorded at all time points.

Samples were analyzed by UHPLC-UV as described in Table 11.

TABLE 11 UPLC parameters UPLC parameters Instrument Shimadzu Nexera-ILC-2040C-3D (EB-001) Column Agilent XDB-C18, 1.8 μm, 4.5 × 50 mm, at 40°C. UV-PDA Photo diode array (200-400 nm) wv: 220 nm; or alternative wvat 268 to 271 nm Flow rate 0.9 mg/mL (pressure: 180 bars) InjectionVolume 2 μL (for normal concentration at 1.0 mg/mL) 40 μL (for lowconcentrations at ng/mL) Mobile Phase A: 0.1% TFA in water B: HPLC gradeacetonitrile Time (min) B% Gradient 0   10% 3.0 90% 4.0 90% 4.1 10% 5.110% Standard Dissolved 50.00 mg of KB-1801 HCl salt in 50-mL volumetricflask Preparation Diluent: Acetonitrile/water 80/20 (v/v) Sample Pipet1.0 mL KB-1801 formulation into a 20-mL volumetric flask and Preparationdilute to volume with HPLC grade water

Results of stability analysis are shown in Table 12.

TABLE 12 [PPTN] Conditions 0d 1d 7d 14d 28d −20° C. 9.0*  2-5° C. 8.748.69 8.98 8.65  25° C. 8.72 8.75 8.82 8.69 8.71  40° C. 8.71 8.71  9.25** 8.73  50° C. 8.78 *Solution viscosity increased, causing assayvariability **Assay variability (+6%) was observed.

FIG. 5 is a graph of PPTN (KB-1801) concentrations of samples tested instability assay.

FIG. 6 is a representative UHPLC-UV trace for the sample at 40° C.,time=28 days. The peak is PPTN (KB-1801). No degradants were evident.

All solutions retained a clear appearance with no detectableprecipitation or turbidity. Freeze/thaw cycles results in an apparentchange in viscosity.

The stability of PPTN in SBECD-containing solutions was analyzed atvarious concentrations of PPTN. A solution containing 9 mg/mL PPTN and12% SBECD, as described above, was diluted into saline as described inTable 13.

TABLE 13 Dilution Factor Procedure Result  3x 1 mL stock mixed with 2 mLsaline Clear solution 10x 1 mL stock into a 10 mL volumetric Clearsolution flask and QS with saline 50x 1 mL stock into a 50 mL volumetricClear solution flask and QS with saline

The stability of high-concentration PPTN solutions containing SBECD wereanalyzed under conditions used for product manufacturing anddistribution. A stock solution containing 8.6 mg/mL PPTN, 12% SBECD insaline was prepared as described above and shipped under refrigeratedconditions. Seven days after manufacture, the stock solution was dilutedto make dosing solutions for administration as a continuous intravenousinfusion as indicated in Table 14 and Table 15.

TABLE 14 KB-1801 Minimum Actual Required free base Dose [KB- Body VolumeBatch Test # of Dose Level Volume 1801] Weight Required Size ArticleGroup Animals (mg/kg/day) (mL/kg/day) (mg/mL) (kg) (mL) (mL) (mL/prep)Vehicle 18 0.0 40.0 0.00 0.4 360.0 400 0.0 Low 18 10.0 40.0 0.25 0.4360.0 400 12.0 Mid 18 30.0 40.0 0.75 0.4 360.0 400 35.9 High 18 100.040.0 2.50 0.4 360.0 400 119.6

TABLE 15 KB-1801 SBECD stock (12%)/saline Saline Total solution solutiondiluent diluent volume Group (mL) (mL) (mL) (mL) Vehicle   0   125.2274.8 400.0 Low (10 mg/kg/day)  12.5 112.7 274.8 400.0 Mid (30mg/kg/day)  37.6  87.6 274.8 400.0 High (100 mg/kg/day) 125.2   0  274.8 400.0

Samples of diluted dosing solutions were shipped at ambient temperatureand analyzed for PPTN (KB-1801) potency and purity. Results are providedin Table 16.

TABLE 16 Impurity Targeted profile Vial [KB-1801] [KB-1801]* by HPLC #Sample ID Label mg/mL (mg/mL) area % 1 L5224579-0001 #1 0    0 No imp >0.10 a % 2 L5224579-0003 #5 0.25 0.26 (+4.0%) No imp > 0.10 a % 3L5224579-0005 #9 0.75 0.76 (+1.3%) No imp > 0.10 a % 4 L5224579-0007#13  2.5  2.56 (+2.4%) No imp > 0.10 a % 5 L5224579-0009 #3 0.25 0.27(+8.0%) No imp > 0.10 a % 6 L5224579-0011 #7 0.25 0.27 (+8.0%) No imp >0.10 a % 7 L5224579-0014 #11  2.5  2.56 (+2.4%) No imp > 0.10 a % 8L5224579-0015 #15  2.5  2.57 (+2.8%) No imp > 0.10 a % *[KB-1801]determined by HPLC assay, single preparations, duplicate injections.

Assay results show that all samples contained PPTN (KB-1801) at slightlyhigher (1.6-8.0%) than target concentrations. Samples taken from thetop, middle, and bottom of the flasks in which the dilutions wereperformed had very similar PPTN (KB-1801) concentrations, indicatingthat the stock formulation is readily diluted into homogeneous solution.No evidence of degradation products was observed in any sample

The osmolarity of a stock solution containing 8.6 mg/mL PPTN, 12% SBECDin saline was analyzed. Results are provided in Table 17.

TABLE 17 Measurements (mOsm) 1 2 3 Average Calculated Saline 288 295 288290 308 KB-1801 (8.6 mg/mL)/SBECD 635 638 637 637 729 12%/Saline VehicleSBECD 12%/Saline 598 599 600 599 696 KB-1801 (8.6 mg/mL, as HCl salt) 34

The pharmacokinetics of PPTN (KB-1801) in male rats receiving singlebolus intravenous injections of SBECD-containing solutions wereanalyzed. Three cohorts of four rats each were given a single dose ofPPTN (KB-1801) at 0.85 mg/kg, 2.9 mg/kg, or 8.5 mg/kg in 1 mL dosingvolume.

FIG. 7 is a graph of plasma PPTN concentration over time in male ratsafter a single bolus injection. Dosing amounts are as indicated.

FIG. 8 is a graph of plasma PPTN concentration as a function of dose inmale rats after a single bolus injection. Dosing amounts are asindicated.

FIG. 9 is a graph of urine PPTN concentration over time in male ratsafter a single bolus injection. Dosing amounts are as indicated.

The results show that the pharmacokinetics of plasma PPTN werewell-described by a 2-compartment model (distribution and elimination),and all PK parameters were linearly dose-related. PPTN was excreted inthe urine at concentrations in excess of plasma concentrations and wellabove those known to inhibit P2Y14 receptor activation in vitro.PPTN/SBECD formulations were well tolerated by all rats, and no in-lifeadverse events reported.

Example 6

The safety and pharmacokinetics of PPTN (KB-1801) in rats receivingcontinuous intravenous injections of SBECD-containing solutions wereanalyzed. Three cohorts of six male and six female rats each were givencontinuous intravenous infusion of PPTN (KB-1801) at 10 mg/kg/day, 30mg/kg/day or 100 mg/kg/day in a dosing solution containing PPTN at 0.25mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mL or 2.5 mg/mL and SBECD at about 3.8%. Dosing volumewas 40 mIkg/day.

KB-1801 was not detectable in pooled plasma of animals infused withvehicle alone. The limit of detection was 5 ng/mL.

Plasma PPTN Concentrations: Results

Plasma concentrations of KB-1801 following a 24-hour intravenousinfusion at 10 mg/kg to male Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table 18.

TABLE 18 Mean SD Time Animal ID (ng/ (ng/ % (h) 6001 6002 6003 6004 60056006 mL) mL) CV 1 NQ NQ 216.3 — — — 216.3 — — 2 — — — 327.1 232.9 267.6275.9 47.7 17.3 4 368.8 227.7 537.2 — — — 377.9 155.0 41.0 6 — — — 507.8319.8 422.8 416.8 94.2 22.6 8 429.7 355.4 464.0 — — — 416.4 55.5 13.3 24— — — 931.8 453.8 722.7 702.8 239.6 34.1 NQ: Not quantifiable. No peakor below limit of quantification (LOQ: 5.0 ng/mL)

Plasma concentrations of KB-1801 following a 24-hour intravenousinfusion at 10 mg/kg to female Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table19.

TABLE 19 Mean SD Time Animal ID (ng/ (ng/ % (h) 6501 6502 6503 6504 65056506 mL) mL) CV 1 361.0 171.3 115.1 — — — 215.8 128.9 59.7 2 — — — 383.4236.8  224.0 281.4 88.6 31.5 4 445.0 514.4 318.2 — — — 425.8 99.5 23.4 6— — — 725.9 517.6  464.6 569.4 138.1 24.3 8 678.3 443.8 454.7 — — —525.6 132.4 25.2 24 — — — 753.1 955.6 1151.8 953.5 199.4 20.9 NQ: Notquantifiable. No peak or below limit of quantification (LOQ: 5.0 ng/mL)

Plasma concentrations of KB-1801 following a 24-hour intravenousinfusion at 30 mg/kg to male Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table 20.

TABLE 20 Animal ID Mean SD Time (h) 7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7006(ng/mL) (ng/mL) % CV 1  953.9 1465.9  631.3 — — — 1017.0 420.9 41.4 2 —— —  918.9 1589.9  777.4 1095.4 434.0 39.6 4 1463.9 1178.3 1318.0 — — —1320.0 142.8 10.8 6 — — — 1174.6 1593.6 1640.0 1469.4 256.3 17.4 81452.0 1580.3 1471.5 — — — 1501.3  69.1 4.61 24 — — — 2878.0 3331.22290.3 2833.2 521.9 18.4 NQ: Not quantifiable. No peak or below limit ofquantification (LOQ: 5.0 ng/mL)

Plasma concentrations of KB-1801 following a 24-hour intravenousinfusion at 30 mg/kg to female Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table21.

TABLE 21 Animal ID Mean SD Time (h) 7501 7502 7503 7504 7505 7506(ng/mL) (ng/mL) % CV 1  603.3  615.7  704.9 — — —  641.3 55.4 8.64 2 — —— 1952.9 1031.6 1309.5 1431.3 472.6 33.0 4 1248.5 1396.0 1936.4 — — —1527.0 362.2 23.7 6 — — — 1388.6 1903.2 1640.0 1643.9 257.3 15.7 81739.1 1362.1 2091.5 — — — 1730.9 364.8 21.1 24 — — — 3772.1 1746.01995.6 2504.5 1104.8 44.1 NQ: Not quantifiable. No peak or below limitof quantification (LOQ: 5.0 ng/mL)

Plasma concentrations of KB-1801 following a 24-hour intravenousinfusion at 100 mg/kg to male Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table 22.

TABLE 22 Animal ID Mean SD Time (h) 8001 8002 8003 8004 8005 8006(ng/mL) (ng/mL) % CV 1 1531.3 2774.3 2044.9 — — — 2116.8  624.6 29.5 2 —— —  2536.6 4129.6 1612.6 2759.6 1273.2 46.1 4 3557.5 3882.2 4393.3 — —— 3944.3  421.4 10.7 6 — — —  6326.5 9474.0 4167.8 6656.1 2668.4 40.1 86516.6 5471.2 5325.5 — — — 5771.1  649.7 11.3 24 — — — 10652.2 8719.66859.8 8743.8 1896.3 21.7 NQ: Not quantifiable. No peak or below limitof quantification (LOQ: 5.0 ng/mL)

Plasma concentrations of KB-1801 following a 24-hour intravenousinfusion at 100 mg/kg to female Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table23.

TABLE 23 Animal ID Mean SD Time (h) 8501 8502 8503 8504 8505 8506(ng/mL) (ng/mL) % CV 1 2628.2 1906.4 1597.2 — — — 2043.9 529.1 25.9 2 —— —  176.5  4269.2 2496.4 2314.0 2052.4 88.7 4 4538.7 5749.5 5331.1 — —— 5206.5 615.0 11.8 6 — — — 3545.8  4434.5 4923.9 4301.4 698.6 16.2 86394.7 5510.0 5078.2 — — — 5661.0 671.1 11.9 24 — — — 5592.1 10396.68457.1 8148.6 2417.1 29.7 NQ: Not quantifiable. No peak or below limitof quantification (LOQ: 5.0 ng/mL)

The dose proportionality and female/male ratios at C_(24 h) are shown inTable 24.

TABLE 24 C24h/Dose (ng/mL) Group 6 Group 7 Group 8 Dose Dose DoseNormalized Normalized Normalized Gender 10 mg/kg 30 mg/kg 100 mg/kg Male70.3 ± 24.0 94.4 ± 17.4 87.4 ± 19.0 Female 95.3 ± 19.9 83.5 ± 36.8 81.5± 24.2 Female/Male C_(24h) Ratio 1.36 0.88 0.93

FIG. 10 is a graph of plasma PPTN concentration over time in rats duringcontinuous intravenous administration for 24 hours. Dosing amounts areas indicated.

Plasma concentrations of KB-1801 following a 72-hour intravenousinfusion at 10 mg/kg/day to male Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table25.

TABLE 25 Mean SD Time Animal ID (ng/ (ng/ % (h) 14001 14002 14003 1400414005 14006 mL) mL) CV 24 908.4 547.8 952.8 — — — 803.0 222.1 27.7 48 —— — 515.2 539.5 752.7 602.5 130.6 21.7 72 618.0 617.8 545.9 — — — 593.941.6 7.00 78 — — — 248.9 205.5 170.5 208.3 39.3 18.9 84  86.0  82.6128.1 — — — 98.9 25.3 25.6 96 — — —  60.0  60.2  45.0 55.1 8.73 15.9 NQ:Not quantifiable. No peak or below limit of quantification (LOQ: 5.0ng/mL)

Plasma concentrations of KB-1801 following a 72-hour intravenousinfusion at 10 mg/kg/day to female Sprague-Dawley rats are shown inTable 26.

TABLE 26 Mean SD Time Animal ID (ng/ (ng/ % (h) 14501 14502 14503 1450414505 14506 mL) mL) CV 24 595.1 784.2 685.7 — — — 688.3 94.6 13.7 48 — —— 721.9 650.5 588.8 653.8 66.6 10.2 72 514.3 756.4 602.0 — — — 624.2122.6 19.6 78 — — — 150.2 131.4 160.1 147.2 14.5 9.87 84 74.8 103.5 64.3 — — —  80.9 20.3 25.1 96 — — —  29.3  22.9  15.3  22.5 6.98 31.0NQ: Not quantifiable. No peak or below limit of quantification (LOQ: 5.0ng/mL)

Plasma concentrations of KB-1801 following a 72-hour intravenousinfusion at 30 mg/kg/day to male Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table27.

TABLE 27 Animal ID Mean SD Time (h) 15001 15002 15003 15004 15005 15006(ng/mL) (ng/mL) % CV 24 1515.9 1855.0 2482.4 — — — 1951.1 490.4 25.1 48— — — 2802.1 2175.6 2510.8 2496.2 313.5 12.6 72 1105.3 1871.2 2031.5 — —— 1669.3 495.0 29.7 78 — — —   697.8  690.2  818.5 735.5 72.0 9.8 84 289.4  273.1  309.1 — — — 290.5 18.0 6.2 96 — — —  138.8  164.1  213.1172.0 37.8 22.0 NQ: Not quantifiable. No peak or below limit ofquantification (LOQ: 5.0 ng/mL)

Plasma concentrations of KB-1801 following a 72-hour intravenousinfusion at 30 mg/kg/day to female Sprague-Dawley rats are shown inTable 28.

TABLE 28 Animal ID Mean SD Time (h) 15501 15502 15503 15504 15505 15506(ng/mL) (ng/mL) % CV 24 2416.5 2027.1 2581.5 — — — 2341.7 284.7 12.2 48— — — 3216.8 1661.0 1763.6 2213.8 870.1 39.3 72 2209.2 1397.7 2300.3 — —— 1969.0 496.9 25.2 78 — — —  597.4  449.3  585.0 543.9 82.1 15.1 84 453.1  160.2  306.2 — — — 306.5 146.5 47.8 96 — — —   81.6   75.6 115.3 90.8 21.4 23.5 NQ: Not quantifiable. No peak or below limit ofquantification (LOQ: 5.0 ng/mL)

Plasma concentrations of KB-1801 following a 72-hour intravenousinfusion at 100 mg/kg to male Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table 29.

TABLE 29 Animal ID Mean SD Time (h) 16001 16002 16003 16004 16005 16006(ng/mL) (ng/mL) % CV 24 10336.0 7597.9 10702.8 — — — 9545.6 1696.7 17.848 — — — 7398.3 6182.8 7504.3 7028.5 734.3 10.4 72 11811.6 7768.2 NS — —— 9789.9 2859.1 29.2 78 — — — 3223.6 1893.5 2808.6 2641.9 680.5 25.8 84 2651.1 1818.2 NS — — — 2234.6 589.0 26.4 96 — — —  597.5  333.5  482.1471.0 132.3 28.1 NQ: Not quantifiable. No peak or below limit ofquantification (LOQ: 5.0 ng/mL) NS: No Sample. Animal 16003 died shortlyafter the 24h timepoint according to CRL.

Plasma concentrations of KB-1801 following a 72-hour intravenousinfusion at 100 mg/kg/day to female Sprague-Dawley rats are shown inTable 30.

TABLE 30 Time Animal ID Mean SD % (h) 16501 16502 16503 16504 1650516506 (ng/mL) (ng/mL) CV 24 8267.8 6709.0 8238.2 — — — 7738.3 891.5 11.548 — — — 6070.1 5872.0 8226.5 6722.9 1305.9 19.4 72 7114.6 6680.1 6734.5— — — 6843.1 236.7 3.46 78 — — — 1896.0 1454.4 2119.8 1823.4 338.6 18.684 840.6 1075.5 1046.1 — — — 987.4 128.0 13.0 96 — — — 287.7 211.8 342.6280.7 65.7 23.4 NQ: Not quantifiable. No peak or below limit ofquantification (LOQ: 5.0 ng/mL)

The calculated TK parameters following 72 hours of intravenous infusionat 10, 30 and 100 mg/kg to Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table 31.

TABLE 31 Group14 Group 15 Group 16 Parameter Gender 10 mg/kg/day 30mg/kg/day 100 mg/kg/day C_(72h)/Dose Male 59.4 ± 4.16 55.6 ± 16.5 97.9 ±28.6 (ng/mL) Accumulation 0.74 0.86 1.03 ratio Half-life (h) 7.91 ± 1.068.29 ± 0.93 8.83 ± 3.33 Css (ng/mL) 636.4 ± 96.8  1974.4 ± 240.2  7774.6± 1241.3 C_(72h)/Dose Female 62.4 ± 12.3 65.6 ± 16.6 68.4 ± 2.37 (ng/mL)Accumulation 0.91 0.84 0.88 ratio (C_(72h)/C_(24h)) Half-life (h) 6.67 ±1.21 7.06 ± 0.93 6.64 ± 0.36 Css (ng/mL) 606.0 ± 52.0  2037.0 ± 433.7 6595.6 ± 696.2  Female/ — 1.05 1.18 0.70 Male C_(72h)

FIG. 11 is a graph of plasma PPTN concentration over time in rats duringcontinuous intravenous administration for 72 hours. Dosing amounts areas indicated.

FIG. 12 is a graph of plasma PPTN concentration as a function of dose inrats during continuous intravenous infusion. Dosing amounts are asindicated.

Urine PPTN Concentrations: Results

Urine concentrations of KB-1801 following a 24-hour intravenous infusionat 10 mg/kg to male Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table 32.

TABLE 32 Animal ID Time Conc. Urine Amount Total Body weight Interval(h) (μg/mL) Volume (mL) (μg) amount (μg) 6001 0-4 h NQ  0.50 NC 19.0 296 g 4-9 h  1.30  0.40  0.52  9-24 h 37.0   0.50 18.5  6002 0-4 h  0.06 0.50  0.03  3.25 288 g 4-9 h NS NS NC  9-24 h 32.3   0.10  3.23 60030-4 h  5.36  1.00  5.36 45.5  324 g 4-9 h 11.2   0.40  4.47  9-24 h17.8   2.00 35.7  6004 0-4 h  1.41  1.50  2.11 49.8  318 g 4-9 h  1.16 0.30  0.35  9-24 h 31.6   1.50 47.3  6005 0-4 h 10.1   0.20  2.02 14.8 332 g 4-9 h 30.7   0.20  6.15  9-24 h 33.2   0.20  6.64 6006 0-4 h  7.41 1.50 11.1 67.4  330 g 4-9 h NS NS NC  9-24 h 28.1  2.0 56.3  NQ: Notquantifiable. No peak or below limit of quantification (LOQ: 0.0025pg/mL) NS: No sample NC: Not calculated

Urine concentrations of KB-1801 following a 24-hour intravenous infusionat 10 mg/kg to female Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table 33.

TABLE 33 Animal ID Time Conc. Urine Amount Total Body weight Interval(h) (μg/mL) Volume (mL) (μg) amount (μg) 6501 0-4 h  2.49 2.00  4.9820.3  212 g 4-9 h  0.54 0.10  0.05  9-24 h 15.3  1.00 15.3  6502 0-4 h 4.21 0.50  2.11  2.33 212 g 4-9 h  0.23 1.00  0.23  9-24 h NS NS NC6503 0-4 h  0.33 0.50  0.16  6.29 215 g 4-9 h  3.83 1.50  5.74  9-24 h25.7  0.02  0.39 6504 0-4 h  0.47 0.30  0.14  1.92 195 g 4-9 h 13.2 0.10  1.32  9-24 h 38.3  0.01  0.46 6505 0-4 h  0.81 1.00  0.81  6.27212 g 4-9 h NS NS NC  9-24 h 18.2  0.30  5.46 6506 0-4 h NS NS NC 24.6 201 g 4-9 h  7.48 1.50 11.2   9-24 h 26.8  0.50 13.4  NQ: Notquantifiable. No peak or below limit of quantification (LOQ: 0.0025pg/mL) NS: No sample NC: Not calculated

Urine concentrations of KB-1801 following a 24-hour intravenous infusionat 30 mg/kg to male Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table 34.

TABLE 34 Animal ID Time Conc. Urine Amount Total Body weight Interval(h) (μg/mL) Volume (mL) (μg) amount (μg) 7001 0-4 h 33.9  1.00 33.9 243.3 345 g 4-9 h  7.87 1.50 11.8   9-24 h 79.0  2.50 197.6   7002 0-4 h 0.02 0.50  0.01  31.4 310 g 4-9 h 21.8  1.00 21.8   9-24 h 48.2  0.20 9.64 7003 0-4 h  0.05 0.10  0.01  61.7 321 g 4-9 h 26.0  1.00 26.0  9-24 h 71.5  0.50 35.7  7004 0-4 h  2.03 1.00  2.03  63.3 315 g 4-9 h29.2  1.50 43.8   9-24 h 87.1  0.20 17.4  7005 0-4 h  0.02 0.50  0.01 9.64 314 g 4-9 h 28.2  0.20  5.65  9-24 h 113.8   0.04  3.98 7006 0-4 h  0.003 0.50   0.001  18.1 328 g 4-9 h  0.01 0.50   0.003  9-24 h 90.6 0.20 18.1  NQ: Not quantifiable. No peak or below limit ofquantification (LOQ: 0.0025 pg/mL) NS: No sample NC: Not calculated

Urine concentrations of KB-1801 following a 24-hour intravenous infusionat 30 mg/kg to female Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table 35.

TABLE 35 Animal ID Time Conc. Urine Amount Total Body weight Interval(h) (μg/mL) Volume (mL) (μg) amount (μg) 7501 0-4 h  1.42  0.50  0.7130.9  208 g 4-9 h 15.1   1.50 22.6   9-24 h 75.6   0.10  7.56 7502 0-4 hNS NS NC 57.2  200 g 4-9 h 19.7   1.50 29.6   9-24 h 55.3   0.50 27.6 7503 0-4 h  3.51  2.50  8.76 22.6  215 g 4-9 h  9.17  1.00  9.17  9-24 h46.5   0.10  4.65 7504 0-4 h  6.66  0.30  2.00  2.00 215 g 4-9 h NS NSNC  9-24 h NS NS NC 7505 0-4 h  0.02  0.20   0.003  6.83 210 g 4-9 h NSNS NC  9-24 h 68.3   0.10  6.83 7506 0-4 h 17.69  0.40  7.08 40.2  213 g4-9 h 32.4   0.50 16.2   9-24 h 84.8   0.20 17.0  NQ: Not quantifiable.No peak or below limit of quantification (LOQ: 0.0025 pg/mL) NS: Nosample NC: Not calculated

Urine concentrations of KB-1801 following a 24-hour intravenous infusionat 100 mg/kg to male Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table 36.

TABLE 36 Animal ID Time Conc. Urine Amount Total Body weight Interval(h) (μg/mL) Volume (mL) (μg) amount (μg) 8001 0-4 h 40.8  1.00 40.8 228.4   326 g 4-9 h 32.1  1.00 32.1   9-24 h 155.6   1.00 155.6   80020-4 h 128.2   0.40 51.3  526.5   304 g 4-9 h 143.1   0.50 71.5   9-24 h403.7   1.00 403.7   8003 0-4 h NQ 0.50 NC 239.6   303 g 4-9 h 22.4 1.50 33.6   9-24 h 412.0   0.50 206.0   8004 0-4 h NQ 0.50 NC 82.2  316g 4-9 h 52.0  0.50 26.0   9-24 h 561.5   0.10 56.1  8005 0-4 h NQ 1.00NC   0.001 309 g 4-9 h   0.004 0.30   0.001  9-24 h NS NS NC 8006 0-4 h 0.24 0.50  0.12 186.8   197 g 4-9 h 60.3  0.40 24.1   9-24 h 541.9  0.30 162.6   NQ: Not quantifiable. No peak or below limit ofquantification (LOQ: 0.0025 pg/mL) NS: No sample NC: Not calculated

Urine concentrations of KB-1801 following a 24-hour intravenous infusionat 100 mg/kg to female Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table 37.

TABLE 37 Animal ID Time Conc. Urine Amount Total Body weight Interval(h) (μg/mL) Volume (mL) (μg) amount (μg) 8501 0-4 h 17.1  1.50  25.6149.9  233 g 4-9 h  0.01 1.00    0.01  9-24 h 248.5   0.50 124.3 85020-4 h  2.38 4.50  10.7 171.6  232 g 4-9 h 18.3  1.50  27.4  9-24 h 26.7 5.00 133.5 8503 0-4 h  0.01 2.00    0.02 45.8 221 g 4-9 h  3.67 0.50   1.83  9-24 h 146.4   0.30  43.9 8504 0-4 h  0.01 1.00    0.01 48.8208 g 4-9 h NS NS NC  9-24 h 48.8  1.00  48.8 8505 0-4 h  9.75 1.00   9.75 64.7 205 g 4-9 h 48.3  0.40  19.3  9-24 h 356.5   0.10  35.78506 0-4 h  3.61 1.00    3.61 43.0 213 g 4-9 h 19.9  0.30    5.96  9-24h 167.0   0.20  33.4 NQ: Not quantifiable. No peak or below limit ofquantification (LOQ: 0.0025 pg/mL) NS: No sample NC: Not calculated

Urine concentrations of KB-1801 following a 72-hour intravenous infusionat 10 mg/kg/day to male Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table 38.

TABLE 38 Animal ID Time Conc. Urine Amount Total Body weight Interval(h) (μg/mL) Volume (mL) (μg) amount (μg) 14001 0-4 h  7.91 0.50  3.9660.9  315 g 4-9 h 33.3  0.30  9.98 20-24 h 20.9  1.00 20.9  44-48 h24.7  0.40  9.88 68-72 h 16.1  1.00 16.1  92-96 h  0.13 0.50  0.07 140020-4 h NS NS NC 54.2  307 g 4-9 h  7.64 1.50 11.5  20-24 h 20.7  1.0020.7  44-48 h 24.8  0.10  2.48 68-72 h 19.3  1.00 19.3  92-96 h  0.101.50  0.15 14003 0-4 h  6.09 1.00  6.09 46.1  335 g 4-9 h  5.46 1.00 5.46 20-24 h 20.1  0.50 10.0  44-48 h NS NS NC 68-72 h 23.2  1.00 23.2 92-96 h  0.62 2.00  1.23 14004 0-4 h  8.16 0.50  4.08 62.5  349 g 4-9 h17.0  0.50  8.50 20-24 h 24.0  0.30  7.20 44-48 h 14.1  1.00 14.1  68-72h 28.5  1.00 28.5  92-96 h  0.20 0.40  0.08 14005 0-4 h NS NS NC 83.7 352 g 4-9 h  6.95 1.00  6.95 20-24 h 10.3  3.00 30.9  44-48 h 45.9  0.5022.9  68-72 h 22.7  1.00 22.7  92-96 h  0.09 2.00  0.18 14006 0-4 h 3.50 0.50  1.75 74.4  352 g 4-9 h 15.8  0.50  7.88 20-24 h 19.4  0.50 9.72 44-48 h 13.7  2.50 34.1  68-72 h 20.9  1.00 20.9  92-96 h  0.070.20  0.01 NQ: Not quantifiable. No peak or below limit ofquantification (LOQ: 0.0025 pg/mL) NS: No sample NC: Not calculated

Urine concentrations of KB-1801 following a 72-hour intravenous infusionat 10 mg/kg/day to female Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table 39.

TABLE 39 Animal ID Time Conc. Urine Amount Total Body weight Interval(h) (μg/mL) Volume (mL) (μg) amount (μg) 14501 0-4 h NS NS NC 29.4 223 g4-9 h 18.1  0.40  7.26   20-24 h 13.0  0.50  6.50   44-48 h  9.06 0.50 4.53   68-72 h 11.1  1.00 11.1    92-96 h  0.01 0.50  0.003  14502 0-4h  1.10 1.00  1.10   27.3 231 g 4-9 h 14.7  0.20  2.94   20-24 h 25.7 0.20  5.14   44-48 h 11.2  1.50 16.8    68-72 h 12.9  0.10  1.29   92-96h  0.10 0.10  0.01   14503 0-4 h  0.02 0.01 0.0002 16.4 221 g 4-9 h NSNS NC 20-24 h 18.5  0.50  9.24   44-48 h 21.8  0.10  2.18   68-72 h 4.95 1.00  4.95   92-96 h  0.02 0.03  0.0005 14504 0-4 h NS NS NC 10.5199 g 4-9 h 14.9  0.10  1.49   20-24 h 13.9  0.20  2.78   44-48 h NS NSNC 68-72 h 20.7  0.30  6.21   92-96 h NS NS NC 14505 0-4 h  0.01 0.070.0004 18.5 225 g 4-9 h  5.69 1.50  8.54   20-24 h NS NS NC 44-48 h13.5  0.50  6.75   68-72 h 31.8  0.10  3.18   20.9 92-96 h  0.01 0.50 0.004  14506 0-4 h NQ 0.01 NC 208 g 4-9 h  5.44 1.00  5.44   20-24 h20.7  0.30  6.21   44-48 h 16.5  0.20  3.31   68-72 h 11.8  0.50  5.92  92-96 h  0.05 0.01  0.001  NQ: Not quantifiable. No peak or below limitof quantification (LOQ: 0.0025 pg/mL) NS: No sample NC: Not calculated

Urine concentrations of KB-1801 following a 72-hour intravenous infusionat 30 mg/kg/day to male Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table 40.

TABLE 40 Animal ID Time Conc. Urine Amount Total Body weight Interval(h) (μg/mL) Volume (mL) (μg) amount (μg) 15001 0-4 h   5.72 0.40  2.29332.4 373 g 4-9 h 73.3 0.40 29.3  20-24 h 41.6 2.00 83.2  44-48 h 63.52.00 127.0   68-72 h 60.0 1.50 90.1  92-96 h   0.26 2.00  0.51 15002 0-4h   7.51 1.00  7.51 188.0 332 g 4-9 h 34.0 0.50 17.0  20-24 h 70.0 0.5035.0  44-48 h 64.7 1.00 64.7  68-72 h 63.2 1.00 63.2  92-96 h   0.232.00  0.47 15003 0-4 h 32.1 0.06  1.93 165.1 360 g 4-9 h 76.7 0.04  3.0720-24 h NS NS NC 44-48 h 82.2 1.00 82.2  68-72 h 77.8 1.00 77.8  92-96 h  0.52 0.20  0.10 15004 0-4 h 23.9 0.05  1.19 250.3 333 g 4-9 h 20.71.50 31.1  20-24 h 55.7 1.00 55.7  44-48 h 53.1 2.00 106.2   68-72 h55.7 1.00 55.7  92-96 h   0.53 1.00  0.53 15005 0-4 h NS NS NC 108.4 341g 4-9 h NS NS NC 20-24 h 111.5  0.30 33.4  44-48 h 64.0 0.50 32.0  68-72h 85.4 0.50 42.7  92-96 h   0.52 0.50  0.26 15006 0-4 h   0.89 0.01 0.0 87.4 348 g 4-9 h 114.0  0.10 11.4  20-24 h 78.0 0.50 39.0  44-48 h114.6  0.10 11.5  68-72 h 127.1  0.20 25.4  92-96 h   0.39 0.20  0.08NQ: Not quantifiable. No peak or below limit of quantification (LOQ:0.0025 pg/mL) NS: No sample NC: Not calculated

Urine concentrations of KB-1801 following a 72-hour intravenous infusionat 30 mg/kg/day to female Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table 41.

TABLE 41 Animal ID Time Conc. Urine Amount Total Body weight Interval(h) (μg/mL) Volume (mL) (μg) amount (μg) 15501 0-4 h  5.36 0.40  2.15 131.7 210 g 4-9 h 30.2  0.50 15.1   20-24 h 16.0  1.00 16.0   44-48 h38.9  1.50 58.3   68-72 h 20.0  2.00 40.1   92-96 h  0.02 0.50  0.00815502 0-4 h  4.94 0.40  1.98   75.7 223 g 4-9 h 33.4  0.30 10.0   20-24h 24.1  0.50 12.0   44-48 h 50.5  0.50 25.2   68-72 h 26.4  1.00 26.4  92-96 h  0.04 0.20  0.01  15503 0-4 h  5.26 0.40  2.11   78.9 216 g 4-9h 21.7  0.50 10.8   20-24 h 27.5  1.00 27.5   44-48 h 31.4  1.00 31.4  68-72 h 34.8  0.20  6.96  92-96 h  0.02 1.50  0.03  15504 0-4 h NS NS NC 78.9 211 g 4-9 h 52.8  0.20 10.6   20-24 h 39.3  0.40 15.7   44-48 h52.6  1.00 52.6   68-72 h NS NS NC 92-96 h  0.10 0.06  0.01  15505 0-4 hNS NS NC  66.9 220 g 4-9 h 22.6  1.50 33.8   20-24 h 84.9  0.10  8.49 44-48 h 45.6  0.30 13.7   68-72 h 54.2  0.20 10.8   92-96 h  0.11 0.20 0.02  15506 0-4 h NS NS NC  80.5 233 g 4-9 h NS NS NC 20-24 h 66.5 1.00 66.5   44-48 h 61.9  0.20 12.4   68-72 h 78.3  0.02  1.57  92-96 h 0.09 0.20  0.02  NQ: Not quantifiable. No peak or below limit ofquantification (LOQ: 0.0025 pg/mL) NS: No sample NC: Not calculated

Urine concentrations of KB-1801 following a 72-hour intravenous infusionat 100 mg/kg/day to male Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table 42.

TABLE 42 Animal ID Time Conc. Urine Amount Total Body weight Interval(h) (μg/mL) Volume (mL) (μg) amount (μg) 16001 0-4 h 142.4   0.30 42.7 438.9 371 g 4-9 h 79.7  0.10 8.0 20-24 h 291.4   0.20 58.3  44-48 h145.7   1.50 218.6   68-72 h 220.3   0.50 110.2   92-96 h  1.13 1.00 1.13 16002 0-4 h 119.9   0.10 12.0  337.1 332 g 4-9 h 218.2   0.1021.8  20-24 h 205.3   1.00 205.3   44-48 h 397.5   0.20 79.5  68-72 h177.9   0.10 17.8  92-96 h  1.45 0.50  0.73 16003 0-4 h 33.1  0.20  6.62155.1 329 g 4-9 h 284.7   0.10 28.5  20-24 h 239.9   0.50 120.0   44-48h NS NS NC 68-72 h NS NS NC 92-96 h NS NS NC 16004 0-4 h 110.3   0.1011.03 785.2 306 g 4-9 h 207.1   0.50 103.5   20-24 h 102.7   1.00102.7   44-48 h 200.8   2.00 401.7   68-72 h 331.8   0.50 165.9   92-96h  1.68 0.20  0.34 16005 0-4 h NS NS NC 453.6 335 g 4-9 h 135.4   0.5067.7  20-24 h 254.4   0.20 50.9  44-48 h 367.0   0.20 73.4  68-72 h261.0   1.00 261.0   92-96 h  1.06 0.50  0.53 16006 0-4 h 93.9  0.4037.6  537.2 330 g 4-9 h 93.3  2.50 233.3   20-24 h 265.7   0.20 53.1 44-48 h 388.2   0.10 38.8  68-72 h 348.8   0.50 174.4   92-96 h  2.090.01  0.02 NQ: Not quantifiable. No peak or below limit ofquantification (LOQ: 0.0025 pg/mL) NS: No sample NC: Not calculated

Urine concentrations of KB-1801 following a 72-hour intravenous infusionat 100 mg/kg/day to female Sprague-Dawley rats are shown in Table 43.

TABLE 43 Animal ID Time Conc. Urine Amount Total Body weight Interval(h) (μg/mL) Volume (mL) (μg) amount (μg) 16501 0-4 h NS NS NC 353.9 257g 4-9 h 109.6   0.05 5.5 20-24 h 124.9   0.40 50.0  44-48 h 146.4   0.5073.2  68-72 h 225.2   1.00 225.2   92-96 h  0.19 0.20  0.04 16502 0-4 h31.3  0.06  1.88 251.8 256 g 4-9 h 98.8  0.30 29.6  20-24 h 151.3   0.3045.4  44-48 h 79.7  1.50 119.6   68-72 h 110.0   0.50 55.0  92-96 h 0.41 0.50  0.21 16503 0-4 h 53.6  0.50 26.8  191.6 255 g 4-9 h 257.8  0.20 51.6  20-24 h 105.5   0.50 52.8  44-48 h 162.8   0.10 16.3  68-72 h220.9   0.20 44.2  92-96 h  0.18 0.04  0.01 16504 0-4 h  0.01 0.10 0.0 78.7 220 g 4-9 h NS NS NC 20-24 h 0.6 0.10 0.1 44-48 h  NS*  NS* NC68-72 h 262.0   0.30 78.6  92-96 h  0.19 0.50  0.09 16505 0-4 h NS NS NC198.3 215 g 4-9 h 45.7  1.50 68.6  20-24 h 91.5  1.00 91.5  44-48 h  NS* NS* NC 68-72 h 127.6   0.30 38.3  92-96 h  0.25 0.20  0.05 16506 0-4 h 0.02 0.01 0.0 151.4 239 g 4-9 h 109.3   0.50 54.7  20-24 h 349.3   0.1034.9  44-48 h 175.4   0.30 52.6  68-72 h 613.4   0.02  9.20 92-96 h 0.10 0.10  0.01 NQ: Not quantifiable. No peak or below limit ofquantification (LOQ: 0.0025 pg/mL) NS: No sample NC: Not calculated*Animal 16505′s 44-48h sample was collected in animal 16504′s container,contaminating both samples. No volume was supplied.

Plasma PPTN Concentrations: Standards

Data for standard curve analysis of plasma concentrations of PPTN inrats that received continuous intravenous infusion at 10 mg/kg for 24 or72 hours are shown in Tables 44-46.

TABLE 44 Curve 1 (start) Curve 2 (end) Expected Expected ConcentrationDeviation Accepted Concentration Deviation Accepted Standard (ng/mL) %(±25%) (ng/mL) % (±25%) STD 4 5.00 17.73% Yes 5.00 −16.66% Yes STD 510.00 1.03% Yes 10.00 −41.40% No STD 6 25.00 −9.09% Yes 25.00 0.28% YesSTD 7 50.00 −5.80% Yes 50.00 0.66% Yes STD 8 100.00 13.48% Yes 100.001.34% Yes STD 9 250.00 −0.93% Yes 250.00 2.26% Yes STD 10 500.00 −6.40%Yes 500.00 −5.53% Yes STD 11 1000.00 3.07% Yes 1000.00 7.86% Yes STD 122500.00 −3.09% Yes 2500.00 2.68% Yes STD 13 5000.00 −1.55% Yes 5000.00−3.58% Yes STD 14 10 000 3.00% Yes 10 000 −0.65% Yes

TABLE 45 Expected Quality Concentration Begin- % % % Control (ng/mL)ning Deviation Middle Deviation End Deviation QC low 25.00 23.90 −4.40%22.62 −9.52% 23.30 −6.78% QC med 100.00 82.56 −17.44% 98.93 −1.07%101.38 1.38% QC high 1000.00 1019.62 1.96% 1091.75 9.17% 1056.81 5.68%

TABLE 46 Curve Range 5.0-10 000 ng/mL Regression model QuadraticWeighting 1/X² Intercept Slope a (x2 quadratic)  0.0000 b (x quadratic) 0.0001 c (constant quadratic) −0.0001 Correlation (r2)  0.9932 InternalStandard used Glyburide

FIG. 13 is a standard curve ofplasma PPTN concentrations from rats thatreceived continuous intravenous infusion at 10 mg/kg for 24 or72 hours.The standard curve is described by the equationY=−0.000158985+0.000124839*X−1.72745e⁻⁰⁰⁹*X², R²=0.9879.

Assessment of bioanalytical acceptance criteria ofplasma PPTNconcentrations from rats that received continuous intravenous infusionat 10 mg/kg for 24 or 72 hours is provided in Table 47.

TABLE 47 Criteria Value Comment Correlation Coefficient (r) > 0.990.9966 Acceptable Minimum 8 STD (±25%) used for both curves 10Acceptable No more than 2 STD rejected in a row No Acceptable No morethan 33% of QCs >25% of the nominal, No Acceptable and no more than 50%of QCs per level >25% of their nominal Carryover after ULOQ (% of ULOQ)0.32% N/AP Carryover before Samples (Less than 30% of <12.24% AcceptableLLOQ) Response in Blank (Peak Area less than <2.04% Acceptable 30% ofLLOQ) Response in STD 0 (Peak Area ratio less Acceptable than 30% ofLLOQ) <3.84% Acceptable IS sample area % cv <25% 3.50% IS sample areaoutside 50%-180% of mean IS response None Acceptable System controlresponse % cv < 25% 6.45% Acceptable

Data for standard curve analysis of plasma concentrations of PPTN inrats that received continuous intravenous infusion at 30 mg/kg for 24 or72 hours are shown in Tables 48-50.

TABLE 48 Curve 1 (start) Curve 2 (end) Expected Expected ConcentrationDeviation Accepted Concentration Deviation Accepted Standard (ng/mL) %(±25%) (ng/mL) % (±25%) STD 4 5.00 10.86% Yes 5.00 −6.30% Yes STD 510.00 12.07% Yes 10.00 −17.76% Yes STD 6 25.00 −6.32% Yes 25.00 −4.55%Yes STD 7 50.00 13.56% Yes 50.00 −11.27% Yes STD 8 100.00 6.00% Yes100.00 0.46% Yes STD 9 250.00 5.51% Yes 250.00 −14.95% Yes STD 10 500.0011.59% Yes 500.00 −4.17% Yes STD 11 1000.00 10.25% Yes 1000.00 −5.58%Yes STD 12 2500.00 9.46% Yes 2500.00 −8.93% Yes STD 13 5000.00 8.85% Yes5000.00 −6.12% Yes STD 14 10 000 9.28% Yes 10 000 −11.45% Yes

TABLE 49 Expected Quality Concentration Begin- % % % Control (ng/mL)ning Deviation Middle Deviation End Deviation QC low 25.00 23.88 −4.49%26.83 7.30% 29.20 16.81% QC med 100.00 99.37 −0.63% 98.48 −1.52% 107.377.37% QC high 1000.00 972.39 −2.76% 1026.77 2.68% 1010.44 1.04%

TABLE 50 Curve Range 5.0-10,000 ng/mL Regression model QuadraticWeighting 1/X² Intercept Slope a (x2 quadratic) 0.0000 b (x quadratic)0.0001 c (constant quadratic) −0.0002 Correlation (r2) 0.9879 InternalStandard used Glyburide

FIG. 14 is a standard curve of plasma PPTN concentrations from rats thatreceived PP7, continuous intravenous infusion at 30 mg/kg for 24 or 72hours. The standard curve is described by the equationY=−0.000158985+0.000124839*X−1.72745e⁻⁰⁰⁹*X², R²=0.9879

Assessment of bioanalytical acceptance criteria of plasma PPTNconcentrations from rats that received continuous intravenous infusionat 30 mg/kg for 24 or 72 hours is provided in Table 51.

TABLE 51 Criteria Value Comment Correlation Coefficient (r) > 0.990.9939 Acceptable Minimum 8 STD (±25%) used for both curves 11Acceptable No more than 2 STD rejected in a row No Acceptable No morethan 33% of QCs >25% of the No Acceptable nominal, and no more than 50%of QCs per level >25% of their nominal Carryover after ULOQ (% of ULOQ)0.46% N/AP Carryover before Samples (Less than 30% of <15.85% AcceptableLLOQ) Response in Blank(Peak Area less than 30% <9.36% Acceptable ofLLOQ) Response in STD 0 (Peak Area ratio less than <12.65% Acceptable30% ofLLOQ) IS sample area % cv <25% 4.48% Acceptable IS sample areaoutside 50%-180% of mean IS None Acceptable response System controlresponse % cv < 25% 11.33% Acceptable

Data for standard curve analysis of plasma concentrations of PPTN inrats that received continuous intravenous infusion at 100 mg/kg for 24or 72 hours are shown in Tables 52-54.

TABLE 52 Curve 1 (start) Curve 2 (end) Expected Expected ConcentrationDeviation Accepted Concentration Deviation Accepted Standard (ng/mL) %(±25%) (ng/mL) % (±25%) STD 4 5.00 −5.63% Yes 5.00 2.20% Yes STD 5 10.006.40% Yes 10.00 −5.53% Yes STD 6 25.00 6.42% Yes 25.00 1.61% Yes STD 75S0.00 1.34% Yes 50.00 16.91% Yes STD 8 100.00 −7.39% Yes 100.00 4.81%Yes STD 9 250.00 −2.15% Yes 250.00 −14.78% Yes STD 10 500.00 8.54% Yes500.00 0.93% Yes STD 11 1000.00 −0.56% Yes 1000.00 −6.78% Yes STD 122500.00 −3.05% Yes 2500.00 −9.08% Yes STD 13 5000.00 2.90% Yes 5000.00−0.04% Yes STD 14 10 000 2.25% Yes 10 000 1.34% Yes

TABLE 53 Expected Quality Concentration Begin- % % % Control (ng/mL)ning Deviation Middle Deviation End Deviation QC low 25.00 24.66 −1.34%23.81 −4.78% 20.51 −17.97% QC med 100.00 96.59 −3.41% 98.0. −1.97% 83.53−16.47% QC high 1000.00 907.55 −9.24% 844.69 −15.53% 858.92 −14.11%

TABLE 54 Curve Range 5.0-10,000 ng/mL Regression model QuadraticWeighting 1/X² Intercept Slope a (x2 quadratic) 0.0000 b (x quadratic)0.0001 c (constant quadratic) −0.0002 Correlation (r2) 0.9939 InternalStandard used Glyburide

FIG. 15 is a standard curve of plasma PPTN concentrations from rats thatreceived continuous intravenous infusion at 100 mg/kg for 24 or 72hours. The standard curve is described by the equationY=−0.000210918+0.0001 14817*X−2.23714e⁻⁰⁰⁹*X², R²=0.9939.

Assessment of bioanalytical acceptance criteria of plasma PPTNconcentrations from rats that received continuous intravenous infusionat 100 mg/kg for 24 or 72 hours is provided in Table 55.

TABLE 55 Criteria Value Comment Correlation Coefficient (r) > 0.990.9969 Acceptable Minimum 8 STD (±25%) used for both curves 11Acceptable No more than 2 STD rejected in a row No Acceptable No morethan 33% of QCs >25% of the No Acceptable nominal, and no more than 50%of QCs per level >25% of their nominal Carryover after ULOQ (% of ULOQ)0.29% N/AP Carryover before Samples (Less than 30% of <20.23% AcceptableLLOQ) Response in Blank(Peak Area less than <5.50% Acceptable 30% ofLLOQ) Response in STD 0 (Peak Area ratio less than <18.33% Acceptable30% ofLLOQ) IS sample area % cv <25% 5.18% Acceptable IS sample areaoutside 50%-180% of mean IS None Acceptable response System controlresponse % cv < 25% 10.09% Acceptable

Urine PPTN Concentrations: Standards

Data for standard curve analysis of urine concentrations of PPTN in ratsthat received continuous intravenous infusion at 10 mg/kg for 24 or 72hours are shown in Tables 56-58.

TABLE 56 Curve 1 (start) Curve 2 (end) Expected Expected ConcentrationDeviation Accepted Concentration Deviation Accepted Standard (ng/mL) %(±25%) (ng/mL) % (±25%) STD 2 0.05 −5.44% Yes 0.05 22.23% Yes STD 3 0.20−4.10% Yes 0.20 −2.65% Yes STD 4 0.50 −11.41% Yes 0.50 −18.62% Yes STD 51.00 15.75% Yes 1.00 2.84% Yes STD 6 2.00 4.10% Yes 2.00 −10.28% Yes STD7 5.00 4.48% Yes 5.00 −4.95% Yes STD 8 10.00 30.12% No 10.00 12.31% YesSTD 9 20.00 10.90% Yes 20.00 5.60% Yes STD 10 50.00 3.73% Yes 50.00−0.75% Yes STD 11 100.00 −3.06% Yes 100.00 −11.43% Yes

TABLE 57 Expected Quality Concentration Begin- % % % Control (ng/mL)ning Deviation Middle Deviation End Deviation QC low 1.00 1.04 3.97%0.96 −4.47% 1.05 5.46% QC med 10.00 10.97 9.73% 10.46 4.59% 9.95 −0.48%QC high 100.00 94.92 −5.08% 87.45 −12.55% 85.38 −14.62%

TABLE 58 Curve Range 0.05-100.00 μg/mL Regression model QuadraticLog-Log Weighting 1/X² Intercept Slope a (x2 quadratic) b (x quadratic)c (constant quadratic) Correlation (r2) 0.9900 Internal Standard usedGlyburide

FIG. 16 is a standard curve of urine PPTN concentrations from rats thatreceived continuous intravenous infusion at 10 mg/kg for 24 or 72 hours.The standard curve is described by the equationY=−0.000176376+0.0595859*X−3.4615)e⁰¹*X², R²=0.9900.

Assessment of bioanalytical acceptance criteria of urine PPTNconcentrations from rats that received continuous intravenous infusionat 10 mg/kg for 24 or 72 hours is provided in Table 59.

TABLE 59 Criteria Value Comment Correlation Coefficient (r) > 0.990.9950 Acceptable Minimum 8 STD (±25%) used for both curves 9 AcceptableNo more than 2 STD rejected in a row No Acceptable No more than 33% ofQCs >25% of the No Acceptable nominal, and no more than 50% of QCs perlevel >25% of their nominal Carryover after ULOQ (% of ULOQ) 0.15% N/APCarryover before Samples (Less than 30% of <5.22 % Acceptable LLOQ)Response in Blank(Peak Area less than 30% <10.80% Acceptable of LLOQ)Response in STD 0 (Peak Area ratio less than <7.45% Acceptable 30%ofLLOQ) IS sample area % cv <25% 10.08% Acceptable IS sample areaoutside 50%-180% of mean IS Acceptable response System control response% cv < 25% 5.80% Acceptable

Data for standard curve analysis of urine concentrations of PPTN in ratsthat received continuous intravenous infusion at 30 mg/kg for 24 or 72hours are shown in Tables 60-62.

TABLE 60 Curve 1 (start) Curve 2 (end) Expected Expected ConcentrationDeviation Accepted Concentration Deviation Accepted Standard (ng/mL) %(±25%) (ng/mL) % (±25%) STD 3 0.20 5.23% Yes 0.20 7.22% Yes STD 4 0.50−18.08% Yes 0.50 −17.49% Yes STD 5 1.00 7.12% Yes 1.00 9.13% Yes STD 62.00 −10.27% Yes 2.00 −5.55% Yes STD 7 5.00 −0.12% Yes 5.00 −2.12% YesSTD 8 10.00 −1.71% Yes 10.00 6.92% Yes STD 9 20.00 −2.14% Yes 20.003.92% Yes STD 10 50.00 3.14% Yes 50.00 11.77% Yes STD 11 100.00 5.54%Yes 100.00 2.36% Yes STD 12 200.00 −1.00% Yes 200.00 0.40% Yes STD 13500.00 −2.02% Yes 500.00 −3.49% Yes

TABLE 61 Expected Quality Concentration Begin- % % % Control (ng/mL)ning Deviation Middle Deviation End Deviation 1.00 1.00 0.97 −2.63% 1.1717.25% 1.07 7.43% QC med 10.00 10.05 0.48% 10.97 9.71% 10.74 7.38% QChigh 100.00 100.51 0.51% 115.02 15.02% 115.90 15.90%

TABLE 62 Curve Range 0.2-500.00 μg/mL Regression model QuadraticWeighting 1/X² Intercept Slope a (x2 quadratic) 0.0000 b (x quadratic)0.0604 c (constant quadratic) −0.0038 Correlation (r2) 0.9920 InternalStandard used 0.0000

FIG. 17 is a standard curve of urine PPTN concentrations from rats thatreceived continuous intravenous infusion at 30 mg/kg for 24 or 72 hours.The standard curve is described by the equationY=−0.00377387+0.0604135*X−3.10066e⁻⁰⁰⁵*X², R²=0.9920.

Assessment of bioanalytical acceptance criteria of urine PPTNconcentrations from rats that received continuous intravenous infusionat 30 mg/kg for 24 or 72 hours is provided in Table 63.

TABLE 63 Criteria Value Comment Correlation Coefficient (r) > 0.990.9960 Acceptable Minimum 8 STD (±25%) used for both curves 11Acceptable No more than 2 STD rejected in a row No Acceptable No morethan 33% of QCs >25% of the No Acceptable nominal, and no more than 50%of QCs per level >25% of their nominal Carryover after ULOQ (% of ULOQ)0.07% N/AP Carryover before Samples (Less than 30% of <1.91% AcceptableLLOQ) Response in Blank(Peak Area less than 30% <2.17% Acceptable ofLLOQ) Response in STD 0 (Peak Area ratio less than <5.17% Acceptable 30%ofLLOQ) IS sample area % cv <25% 4.71% Acceptable IS sample area outside50%-180% of mean IS No Acceptable response System control response % cv< 25% 2.66% Acceptable

Data for standard curve analysis of urine concentrations of PPTN in ratsthat received continuous intravenous infusion at 100 mg/kg for 24 or 72hours are shown in Tables 64-66.

TABLE 64 Curve 1 (start) Curve 2 (end) Expected Expected ConcentrationDeviation Accepted Concentration Deviation Accepted Standard (ng/mL) %(±25%) (ng/mL) % (±25%) STD 2 0.05 6.71% Yes 0.05 −3.41% Yes STD 3 0.20−4.83% Yes 0.20 0.99% Yes STD 4 0.50 −21.37% Yes 0.50 −10.56% Yes STD 51.00 −0.45% Yes 1.00 14.42% Yes STD 6 2.00 −2.46% Yes 2.00 9.06% Yes STD7 5.00 −14.64% Yes 5.00 −0.33% Yes STD 8 10.00 11.92% Yes 10.00 11.95%Yes STD 9 20.00 −0.61% Yes 20.00 6.86% Yes STD 10 50.00 −6.53% Yes 50.005.66% Yes STD 11 100.00 0.32% Yes 100.00 12.07% Yes STD 12 200.00−15.22% Yes 200.00 −6.55% Yes STD 13 500.00 −0.18% Yes 500.00 10.87% Yes

TABLE 65 Expected Quality Concentration Begin- % % % Control (ng/mL)ning Deviation Middle Deviation End Deviation QC low 1.00 0.95 −5.09%1.12 12.40% 1.20 20.22% QC med 10.00 10.72 7.17% 12.19 21.91% 11.8918.86% QC high 100.00 93.52 −6.48% 108.62 8.62% 111.04 11.04%

TABLE 66 Curve Range 0.5-500.00 μg/mL Regression model QuadraticWeighting 1/X² Intercept Slope a (x2 quadratic) 0.0000 b (x quadratic)0.0596 c (constant quadratic) −0.0002 Correlation (r2) 0.9900 InternalStandard used Glyburide

FIG. 18 is a standard curve of urine PPTN concentrations from rats thatreceived continuous intravenous infusion at 100 mg/kg for 24 or 72hours. The standard curve is described by the equationY=−0.000176376+0.0595859*X−3.4615e⁻⁰⁰⁵*X², R²=0.9900.

Assessment of bioanalytical acceptance criteria of urine PPTNconcentrations from rats that received continuous intravenous infusionat 100 mg/kg for 24 or 72 hours is provided in Table 67.

TABLE 67 Criteria Value Comment Correlation Coefficient (r) > 0.990.9950 Acceptable Minimum 8 STD (±25%) used for both 12 Acceptablecurves No more than 2 STD rejected in a row No Acceptable No more than33% of QCs >25% of the No Acceptable nominal, and no more Carryoverafter ULOQ (% of ULOQ) 0.10% N/AP Carryover before Samples (Less than30% <11.38 Acceptable of Response in Blank(Peak Area less than <1.38%Acceptable 30% of LLOQ) Response in STD 0 (Peak Area ratio less <9.01%Acceptable than 30% ofLLOQ) IS sample area % cv <25% 11.38% AcceptableIS sample area outside 50%-180% of 1 repeat the sample mean IS responsein the next run System control response % cv < 25% 2.57% Acceptable

Data for standard curve analysis of a summary of urine concentrations ofPPTN in rats that received continuous intravenous infusion for 24 or 72hours are shown in Tables 68-70.

TABLE 68 Curve 1 (start) Curve 2 (end) Standard Expected DeviationAccepted Expected Deviation Accepted STD 3 2.50 −8.66% Yes 2.50 7.40%Yes STD 4 5.00 −2.53% Yes 5.00 6.77% Yes STD 5 10.00 1.47% Yes 10.001.70% Yes STD 6 25.00 −13.64% Yes 25.00 −0.60% Yes STD 7 50.00 −14.99%Yes 50.00 −4.88% Yes STD 8 100.00 9.39% Yes 100.00 22.40% Yes STD 9250.00 −3.87% Yes 250.00 −0.93% Yes STD 10 500.00 −5.87% Yes 500.005.75% Yes STD 11 1000.00 2.27% Yes 1000.00 −0.52% Yes STD 12 2500.000.71% Yes 2500.00 7.96% Yes STD 13 5000.00 −0.79% Yes 5000.00 1.98% YesSTD 14 10 000 −5.43% Yes 10 000 −5.11% Yes STD 14 10 000 −5.43% Yes 10000 −5.11% Yes

TABLE 69 Expected Quality Concentration Begin- % % % Control (ng/mL)ning Deviation Middle Deviation End Deviation QC low 25.00 20.10 −19.62%21.96 −12.16% 23.25 −7.01% QC med 100.00 94.24 −5.76% 107.83 7.83%100.95 0.95% QC high 1000.00 895.18 −10.48% 934.85 −6.52% 1085.29 8.53%

TABLE 70 Curve Range 2.5-100000 ng/ml Regression model Linear Weighting1/X² Intercept −0.00003 Slope 0.0005 a (x2 quadratic) b (x quadratic) c(constant quadratic) Correlation (r2) 0.9923 Internal Standard usedGlyburide

Summaries

FIG. 19 is a standard curve of of a summary of urine concentrations ofPPTN in rats that received continuous intravenous infusion for 24 or 72hours. The standard curve is described by the equationY=−0.000295157+0.000508402*X², R²=0.9923.

Assessment of bioanalytical acceptance criteria of a summary of urineconcentrations of PPTN in rats that received continuous intravenousinfusion for 24 or 72 hours is provided in Table 71.

TABLE 71 Criteria Value Comment Correlation Coefficient (r) > 0.990.9961 Acceptable Minimum 8 STD (±25%) used for both curves 12Acceptable No more than 2 STD rejected in a row No Acceptable No morethan 33% of QCs >25% of the No Acceptable nominal, and no more than 50%of QCs per level >25% of their nominal Carryover after ULOQ (% of ULOQ)0.10% N/AP Carryover before Samples (Less than 30% of <1.05% AcceptableLLOQ) Response in Blank(Peak Area less than <11.28% Acceptable 30% ofLLOQ) Response in STD 0 (Peak Area ratio less than <11.39% Acceptable30% ofLLOQ) IS sample area % cv <25% 12.34% Acceptable IS sample areaoutside 50%-180% of mean IS No Acceptable response System controlresponse % cv < 25% 8.54% Acceptable

A summary of the plasma analytical method is provided in Table 72.

TABLE 72 3. Analytical Method Summary Plasma Study Summary Study NumberPK-2019-089 Compound(s) KB-1801 Matrix Rat Plasma Analysis Date (s) 27Mar. 2019 LC/MS System Quantum 2 Sample Preparation Extraction MethodProtein precipitation Procedure 1. 10 pL sample + 10 pL of 0.5% formicacid in water + 180 pL internal standard working solution (0.1% FA in0.5 pM Glyburide/Labetalol in 0.5% Ammonium formate in Methanol/ACN) 2.Vortex and centrifuge at 4000 rpm for 15 min 3. take out 150 pL andDilute with 50 pL of 0.1% FA in water 4-Cap and vortex 5. inject 5 pL onLC-MS/MS CTC Autosampler Injection Volume Post valve (pL) 5 Pre washPost wash wash Rinse Solution 1 50:50 (v:v) 0 3 3 ACN:IPA Rinse Solution2 75:25 (v:v) 0 3 3 H2O:ACN Analytical column Xbridge BEH C18 2.1 × 30mm, 2.5 pm (COL-060) Temperature (° C.) 50 C. Analytical pump Flow rateTime (Min) % A % B (pL/min) A: 0.00 95.0 5.0 500.0 0.1% Formic acid inwater 0.50 50.0 50.0 500.0 B: 1.80 5.0 95.0 500.0 0.1% Formic acid inIPA/ ACN (1/4) 2.80 5.0 95.0 500.0 2.90 95.0 5.0 500.0 3.50 95.0 5.0500.0 TSQ Quantum 2 Ion Source HESI II Polarity Mode Positive Sprayvoltage 3000 Vaporaizer 500 Sheath Gas Pressure 60 Ion sweep Gas 1 AuxGas Pressure 5 Capillary 350 Declustering Voltage 0 S-Lens RF SRM TableCollision Pressure 1.5 Resolution Q1 Unit Resolution Q3 Unit Period 1Compound Q1/Q3 Dwell CE S Lens Glyburide 494.3/169.0 20 42 100 Labetalol329.1/162.0 20 24 89 KB-1801 476.15/84.0  20 32 132 Potential652.16/84.0  20 32 132 Glucuronide metabolite Potential 652.16/176   2018 132 Glucuronide metabolite Potential 652.16/260.0  20 32 132Glucuronide metabolite Time (min) 3.5 min

A summary of the urine analytical method is provided in Table 73.

TABLE 73 3. Analytical Method Summary Urine Study Summary Study NumberPK-2019-090 Compound(s) KB-1801 Matrix Rat Urine Analysis Date (s) 28Mar. 2019 LC/MS System Quantum 1 Sample Preparation Extraction MethodProtein precipitation Procedure 1) 5 pL sample + 5 pL of 0.5% formicacid in water + 200 pL internal standard working solution (2 pMGlyburide/Labetalol in 0.1% formic acid in 0.5% Ammonium formate inMethanol/ACN) 2) Vortex and filter on a Protein P3 filter plate 3)Transfer 50 pL to another 2-mL deep well plate and dilute with 300 pL of(0.1% formic acid in water/0.1% formic acid in 0.5% Ammonium formate in50/50 Methanol/ACN) (25/75) 4) Cap and vortex 5) inject 5 pL on LC-MS/MSCTC Autosampler Injection Volume ost valve (pL) 5 Pre wash Post wash Pwas h Rinse Solution 1 50:50 (v:v) 0 3 3 ACN:IPA Rinse Solution 2 75:25(v:v) 0 3 3 H2O:ACI Analytical column Xbridge BEH C18 2.1 × 30 mm, 2.5pm (COL-060) Temperature (° C.) 50 C. Analytical pump Flow rate Time(Min) % A % B (pL/min) A: 0.00 95.0 5.0 500.0 0.1% Formic acid in water0.50 50.0 50.0 500.0 B: 1.80 5.0 95.0 500.0 0.1% Formic acid in IPA/ACN(1/4) 2.80 5.0 95.0 500.0 2.90 95.0 5.0 500.0 3.50 95.0 5.0 500.0 TSQQuantum 1 Ion Source HESI II Polarity Mode Positive Spray voltage 3000Vaporaizer 400 Sheath Gas Pressure 60 Ion sweep Gas 1 Aux Gas Pressure 5Capillary 380 Declustering 0 S-Lens RF SRM Table Collision Pressure 1.5Resolution Q1 Unit Resolution Q3 Unit Period 1 Compound Q1/Q3 Dwell CE SLens Glyburide 494.3/169.0 25 34 111 Labetalol 329.1/162.0 25 24 89KB-1801 476.15/84.0  25 32 134 Potential 652.16/84.0  25 32 132Potential 652.16/176   25 18 132 Potential 652.16/260.0  25 32 132 Time(min) 3.5 min

The results show that during continuous intravenous infusion plasma PPTNconcentrations reached steady state within approximately 24 hours andthat PPTN concentrations were linearly dose-related. Plasma PPTNconcentrations were reduced 10-fold to 30-fold within 24 hours afterdiscontinuation of a 72-hour continuous infusion. PPTN was excreted inthe urine at concentrations generally in excess of plasma concentrationsand well above those known to inhibit P2Y14 receptor activation invitro. PPTN/SBECD formulations were well tolerated by all rats; noadverse events or observations reported in-life, at necropsy, in bloodclinical chemistry or cell count analyses.

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EQUIVALENTS

Various modifications of the invention and many further embodimentsthereof, in addition to those shown and described herein, will becomeapparent to those skilled in the art from the full contents of thisdocument, including references to the scientific and patent literaturecited herein. The subject matter herein contains important information,exemplification, and guidance that can be adapted to the practice ofthis invention in its various embodiments and equivalents thereof.

1. A pharmaceutical formulation comprising a naphthoic acid derivativeor salt thereof and an agent selected from the group consisting ofα-tocopherol polyethylene glycol succinate (TPGS) and sulfobutyl etherbeta-cyclodextrin (SBECD).
 2. The pharmaceutical formulation of claim 1,wherein the naphthoic acid derivative is4-((piperidin-4-yl)-phenyl)-(7-(4-(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl)-2-naphthoicacid (PPTN).
 3. The pharmaceutical formulation of claim 1, wherein thenaphthoic acid derivative salt is PPTN hydrochloride.
 4. Thepharmaceutical formulation of claim 1, wherein a pH of thepharmaceutical formulation is greater than 5.0.
 5. The pharmaceuticalformulation of claim 1, wherein the naphthoic acid derivative is presentat ≥0.2 μg/ml.
 6. The pharmaceutical formulation of claim 1, wherein theagent is TPGS and the pharmaceutical formulation further comprisessaline or phosphate buffered saline (PBS).
 7. The pharmaceuticalformulation of claim 6, wherein the TPGS is present at less than 10%. 8.The pharmaceutical formulation of claim 6, wherein the pharmaceuticalformulation further comprises DMSO.
 9. The pharmaceutical formulation ofclaim 8, wherein the DMSO is present at less than 1%.
 10. Thepharmaceutical formulation of claim 1, wherein the agent is SBECD. 11.The pharmaceutical formulation of claim 10, wherein the pharmaceuticalformulation further comprises saline or phosphate buffered saline (PBS).12. The pharmaceutical formulation of claim 10, wherein the SBECD ispresent at less than 20%.
 13. The pharmaceutical formulation of claim10, wherein the SBECD is present at less than 10%.
 14. Thepharmaceutical formulation of claim 10, wherein the SBECD is present atless than 5%.
 15. A method for treating a renal disorder, the methodcomprising providing to a subject a pharmaceutical formulationcomprising a naphthoic acid derivative or salt thereof and an agentselected from the group consisting of α-tocopherol polyethylene glycolsuccinate (TPGS) and sulfobutyl ether beta-cyclodextrin (SBECD).
 16. Themethod of claim 15, wherein the naphthoic acid derivative is4-((piperidin-4-yl)-phenyl)-(7-(4-(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl)-2-naphthoicacid (PPTN).
 17. The method of claim 15, wherein the naphthoic acidderivative salt is PPTN hydrochloride.
 18. The method of claim 15,wherein a pH of the pharmaceutical formulation is greater than 5.0. 19.The method of claim 15, wherein the agent is TPGS and the pharmaceuticalformulation further comprises saline or phosphate buffered saline (PBS).20. The method of claim of claim 19, wherein the TPGS is present at lessthan 10%. 21-27. (canceled)